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A pair of kayakers marooned by fast-moving waters in a north London creek had to be rescued by emergency crews Sunday afternoon – a cautionary tale for people attempting to venture out on swollen rivers and streams, one veteran firefighter says.

The experienced kayakers – a man and a woman – were paddling on the creek south of Sunningdale Road when the woman said she looked back and water entered her kayak.

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The kayak capsized in the creek, swollen with runoff from heavy rain.

The man and woman were able to get to a small island in the middle of the creek. They weren’t able to continue their journey because of the strong current, so they called 911.

London firefighters located the stranded kayakers, paddled a specialized long boat called a rapid deployment craft to the island, and took the pair to safety.

Both were in stable condition and were checked over by paramedics at the scene, London fire captain Dave Varga said.