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Two women were rescued on Sunday after their inflatable kayak struck a cottonwood tree on the Madison River and capsized.

The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office, Search and Rescue and Three Forks marshals responded to the incident at around 8:45 p.m. at the Cobblestone Fishing Access where the women were reportedly in the water and pinned to the tree.

The women were able to free themselves and get out of the water on the west bank of the river, according to a news release from the sheriff's department.

With help of local landowners and deputies, the women were located and extracted by vehicle from the west side of the river. There were no reported injuries from this incident, according to the sheriff's department.

The Gallatin County Sheriff's Office reminds boaters to take the proper safety equipment, including throw bags, life vests and first aid kits, when enjoying the river.

"As always don't underestimate the power of the current. Even and simple and familiar trip on the river can turn dangerous without the proper equipment, respect for the water and knowledge of the potential hazards," the release states.