MANTEO, N.C. - This afternoon, a 20-year-old male from Louisville, Kentucky died after a kayak he was in capsized near Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s Haulover Sound Access, located between the villages of Avon and Buxton.
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A kayak carrying the 20-year-old male and two other individuals capsized in the Pamlico Sound.
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Two out of three of the kayakers made it safely out of the water.
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At 1:37 p.m., the 20-year-old was reported missing and a search for his body ensued.
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Hatteras Island Rescue Squad, National Park Service rangers, Dare County Emergency Medical Services and the Dare County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident.
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The search for the missing kayaker ended after the Hatteras Island Rescue Squad located and retrieved his body with help from a visiting rescue diver. Their quick and professional response to this tragic incident is greatly appreciated by Cape Hatteras National Seashore.
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No further details are available.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
