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3 kayakers rescued from Ocoee River

Justin White of Ooltewah, Tenn., plays in a rapid Friday, June 30, 2017, on the Ocoee River in Polk County, Tenn. The Tennessee Valley Authority recently came to an agreement with rafting outfitters that will keep enough water flowing down the Ocoee River for rafters and kayakers to use for recreation.
Justin White of Ooltewah, Tenn., plays in a rapid Friday, June 30, 2017, on the Ocoee River in Polk County, Tenn. The Tennessee Valley Authority recently came to an agreement with rafting outfitters that will keep enough water flowing down the Ocoee River for rafters and kayakers to use for recreation. Justin White of Ooltewah, Tenn., plays in a rapid Friday, June 30, 2017, on the Ocoee River in Polk County, Tenn. The Tennessee Valley Authority recently came to an agreement with rafting outfitters that will keep enough water flowing down the Ocoee River for rafters and kayakers to use for recreation.

Officials say three kayakers were rescued Tuesday from the Ocoee River in Tennessee.

Two women and a man were kayaking on the river in Polk County on Tuesday when they lost their boats, according to media reports.

West Polk County Fire and Rescue Chief Steven Lofty said the kayakers hung onto tree limbs until rescue crews could pull them out.

No injuries were reported.