WATCH: New Bern Fire-Rescue saves man stranded on Neuse River during Hurricane Ian
High winds and heavy rain left a boater in New Bern in a very dangerous and scary position Friday afternoon ― stranded on the Neuse River.
New Bern Fire and Rescue Department personnel were dispatched around 12:30 p.m. due to a report of a stranded boater.
Fire and rescue workers used the boat launch located in Union Point Park near the Comfort Suites hotel where two team members battled the elements of Hurricane Ian to reach the stranded boater.
New Bern Fire Chief Robert Boyd was present at the scene.
"Basically someone tried to ride the storm out on their boat," Boyd said. "It came unhooked and hit the bridge, and we're bringing him back now."
Upon arrival at Union Point, the boater appeared shaken but did seem to have any injuries.
The story will be updated as more information becomes available.
This article originally appeared on Sun Journal: WATCH: New Bern Fire-Rescue performs water rescue during Hurricane Ian
