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Two rafters rescued from Lehigh River island during severe weather

Storm conditions stranded two rafters on an island near Canal Park before Allentown and Bethlehem fire crews launched boats to bring them to safety.

Published Aug 10, 2026, 8:52 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

A pair of rafters became stranded Friday on a Lehigh River island during severe weather and had to be rescued, a fire official said.