BUCKHANNON The 12 people stranded along rocks in the Middle Fork River in Audra State Park near Buckhannon were all rescued by firefighters by about 7:30 p.m., according to a Barbour County 911 supervisor.

The supervisor also said 911 dispatchers were not told of any medical transports from Belington EMS or Barbour County EMS.

Initially, firefighters responded to rescue a half dozen people, but more individuals were reported stranded along the rocks in multiple locations as the water rescue continued.

The supervisor said multiple fire crews from Barbour, Harrison, Taylor and Randolph counties were requested to assist after the initial dispatch about 4:30 p.m. Crews on scene included fire departments from Belington, Junior, Philippi, Nutter Fort, Bridgeport, Grafton and Elkins.

No first-responders were reported injured during the water rescue either.

The Barbour County Sheriffs Department and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources were on scene Friday and spearheading the investigation.

Staff Writer Jonathan Weaver can be reached at (304) 626-1446 or jweaver@theet.com. Follow me on Twitter @jweaver_theet

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Update: Water rescue teams continue to make progress for those stranded along rocks in Audra State Park, in Buckhannon WV - WV News