Members of the Hartford Fire Department Swiftwater Rescue Team pull inner tubes out of the Connecticut River after safely rescuing their occupants who were stuck in a current near Sumner Falls in Hartland, Vt., on Saturday, July 13, 2024. “It’s probably not safe to do water sports in the river at the moment,” Hartford Fire Chief Scott Cooney said, noting that flooding in the northern part of the state over the past week has caused higher water levels and fast-moving debris. Hartford was assisted by members of the Lebanon, Hanover, Plainfield and Hartland fire departments. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus) Copyright Valley News. May not be reprinted or used online without permission. Send requests to permission@vnews.com. Alex Driehaus