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Late night River Rescue

May 7, 2011 | 2:36 AM

A leisurely paddle down the North Saskatchewan River got two people in trouble with police this morning.

At around 2 a.m. police and fire were dispatched to the river bank after a bystander witnessed a canoe and kayak in the water.

The fire department deployed its river rescue unit and used a zodiac to retrieve both boats.

The two people were brought to shore unharmed. Police are investigating whether the boats were stolen.

bbosker@panow.com