Search and rescue crews jumped into action Wednesday afternoon after a couple became stranded on a small island in Mission Creek, near Pasdena Road.

Dillon Brotzel and Paige Wood were forced to scramble for the nearest piece of land when they became separated from their life rafts.

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Within 90 minutes of arriving on scene, rescue crews were able to transport the couple to safety.

Because the two were in no immediate danger, Scott Cronquist, deputy fire chief with the Kelowna Fire Department, said the swift water rescue team was able to plan carefully and execute a thorough and effective rescue.

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Brotzel, who said he is an experienced rafter, said there were some unnerving moments before he and his wife were able to climb on to the island.

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Cronquist said today91裸聊视频檚 events serve as a cautionary tale for people who are considering going into the creek at this time of year.

91裸聊视频淲e want to tell people to stay off the creek until all danger has passed,91裸聊视频� said Cronquist.

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