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<p>Beaufort Water Search and Rescue volunteers rescued two people from the marsh near Beaufort’s Pigeon Point on Friday, Feb. 22, after they were caught by the outgoing tide while canoeing.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Pigeon Point residents noticed the pair had become trapped around 3 p.m. and confirmed the canoeists had called 9-1-1. Beaufort Water Search and Rescue arrived with its airboat around 3:45 p.m. and took the boaters ashore, where Beaufort Police and rescue personnel were waiting.<br></p>
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