Chaos unfolded on the waters of Hickory Creek this afternoon as four kayakers found themselves in a perilous dance with nature's unforgiving currents. The Denton County Emergency Services District and the City of Denton Fire Department's Swift Water Rescue Team launched a rescue operation after receiving a distress call at 11:52 am about two persons who had capsized from their kayak. Shortly after, two more individuals from the same group were reported to have capsized further downstream. The rescue was a nail-biter, but all involved managed to make it back to shore with no reported injuries.

Officials are now issuing stern warnings to stay away from the area's creeks. The Denton County Emergency Services District #1 emphasized that the creeks are near flooding, with the water levels rising and moving at dangerous speeds. The statement also cited "Logs, rocks, and brush are hidden due to zero water visibility." The call to action was clear: for the love of your safety, stay out of the creeks.

The successful rescue operation was a joint effort featuring the expertise of the Denton Fire Department's Swiftwater team and the presence of the Lake Cities Fire Department's ATV. In a public thank you note, the City of Denton expressed gratitude, acknowledging the efforts of the rescue teams in securing the safety of both the kayakers and the rescuers amidst precarious conditions.

Denton officials continue to monitor the situation closely, as the threat of flooding persists. The city hall took to social media to celebrate the safe return of the kayakers and to remind residents of the potential dangers hidden beneath the creek's murky depths. "We’re glad these folks are safe as well as our rescuers," the City of Denton Fire Department proclaimed in a message echoing through the digital ether. They implored the public to heed their warnings until the water recedes and the conditions return to a state of calm.