Cape Code Kayak Overturned – NBC Boston

Emergency crews say a person has died after his kayak overturned within the waters off Cape Cod on Saturday evening.

At round 6:05 p.m. Saturday evening, Wellfleet emergency companies have been notified of a kayaker in misery and drifting within the present, in response to officers. A search was instantly launched involving a number of companies, together with Wellfleet police, the shellfish warden, harbormaster, and the Eastham Harbormaster.

A search of each the shoreline and of the water was carried out. An extra aerial drone search was carried out by Eastham police and Truro fireplace division. The united statesCoast Guard additionally responded.

At 8:02 p.m. the kayaker was situated within the water by the harbormaster’s boat and delivered to shore. Police say the 22-year outdated sufferer was transported to Cape Cod Hospital in important situation and was later pronounced lifeless.

The sufferer’s identification is being withheld right now pending notification of household.

No additional particulars have been instantly launched.