Stranded kayaker with broken leg rescued from Chipuxet River

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — A stranded kayaker with a broken leg was rescued Sunday night on the Chipuxet River.

The South Kingstown Fire Department said that the woman was located with drone technology from the Department of Environmental Management.

Authorities told ABC 6 News that no responding parties were hurt and that the kayaker was taken to South County Hospital, and is expected to be OK.

Members of the union fire and South Kingstown Emergency Medical Service responded as well.

This is a developing story, check back for more details.