Boat stuck on dam in Chesterfield after heavy rainfall in the area

Boat stuck on dam in Chesterfield after heavy rainfall in the area

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Chesterfield County Fire and EMS are working to free a boat that got stuck on the Falling Creek Dam on Tuesday morning.

According to a social media post from the county, the unoccupied boat washed downstream to the dam where it is now stuck, as of the time of reporting.

Boat stuck on Dam: Photos courtesy of Chesterfield Fire & EMS

Boat stuck on Dam: Photos courtesy of Chesterfield Fire & EMS

Boat stuck on Dam: Photos courtesy of Chesterfield Fire & EMS

Due to recent weather events and heavy rain, the county said its urging people who live along the Falling Creek reservoir to, "Check their boats," and make sure they are properly secured so they don't float downstream."