Dan River Rescue: Safety on the Water | Winston–Salem News

Nineteen people, including an unconscious child, were rescued from the Dan River after a tubing trip turned deadly — all without life jackets. Emergency crews battled steep terrain to pull everyone out, using ropes and swift coordination. Though two kids are expected to make full recoveries, the incident underscores a chilling lesson: always plan, wear safety gear, and carry a phone — even if the signal’s weak. Rivers don’t care about your fun — preparation does. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9db926a23995f12