Man rescued near at Belle Isle, found clinging to Lee Bridge

It is officially river-rescue season. Two women had to be pulled picked up by motor boat Friday morning after being stranded due to higher water levels and then a man needed to be rescued Sunday afternoon near Belle Isle. According to a report on TimesDispatch.com:

Richmond.com takes a look at darker past of Belle Isle

Credit: Anna Waddelove, Richmond.com

Richmond.com has a story from Anna Waddelove who lists herself as a newcomer to Richmond and someone that is “interested in all things Richmond.” I love to see newcomers discovering the history of Richmond and especially history when it involves the James River:

Who left their chest of drawers at Belle Isle?

Somebody took the time to haul a chest of drawers (bureau or dresser, if you prefer) to the Southside Rocks at Belle Isle and left it just below the ladder at the VEPCO dam.  You want it? Act now! This valuable piece of furniture may not survive the weekend with all the expected warm weather and the influx of visitors hitting Belle Isle now that spring is almost here.

Belle Isle celebrates first big day of ‘river season’

The vernal equinox and the official arrival of spring is a couple of days away, but spring has already begun at Belle Isle. River season! With the temperature in the lower 80s and the sun shining, the time for hanging out on the rocks has hit Richmond.

RIVER RANT: Fencing off south side rock wall at Belle Isle?

A man was transported by MedFlight to VCU Medical Center on February 27 with serious injuries after falling about 25 feet while rock climbing on the south side of Belle Isle.