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Two saved in Cape Fear River water rescue
Rescue crews were called late Monday to the Cape Fear River after reports of a small boat taking on water.
Posted — UpdatedLILLINGTON, N.C. — Crews rescued two men who were the subject of a search on the Cape Fear River Monday night.
The Harnett County Sheriff's Office said crews were dispatched at 9:58 p.m. to an area near Wildlife Road between Lillington and Erwin, after someone on the boat reported water slowly coming on board.
The boat began to sink, authorities said, but was caught on a rock.
Further details about the rescue were not available early Tuesday morning.
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