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No injuries reported after firefighters find capsized boat in Great Miami River

Swift water operation Franklin Twp (Courtesy of the Miami Valley Fire District)
(Courtesy of the Miami Valley Fire District)

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, Warren County — Several fire departments responded to reports of a capsized boat in the Great Miami River Saturday morning, according to Franklin Township Fire Department Chief Michael Hannigan.

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Crews responded to the 6000 block of Miami View Drive, which is a neighborhood located next to the Great Miami River in Franklin Township.

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Hannigan told News Center 7 that a neighbor reported seeing a capsized boat Saturday morning.

Upon arrival, crews located the boat that appeared to be stuck in the river.

Hannigan said he does not believe anyone was missing or injured.

Firefighters marked the boat and left it in the river.

News Center 7 crews saw Franklin Township Fire Department, Miami Valley Fire District, Turtlecreek Township Fire Department, and Warren County Sheriff’s Office personnel on scene.

News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.

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