Weldon Roanoke River: Boater Calls for Help

Today, approximately 4pm, a man called for rescue while fishing on the Roanoke River. Down river from the Weldon River Falls Park boat ramp, witnesses said “his boat began taking on water.” No one knew exactly how many people were in the boat but no one was hurt.
The Weldon’s Police Dept., Halifax County Sherriff, Gaston Fire & Rescue and Wildlife Preserve Officers were on the scene within minutes of the rescue call.
A crowd of onlookers swelled at the scene, as rescue boats towed the man and his boat to shore, probably because they hadn’t seen this much real life action and excitement in a long time. One other positive note with the economy as it is today, is watching small rural communities work so well together. It's truly a wonderful sight to behold.
See pictures video and pictures of the rescue scene below.