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A 51-year-old man died after falling into Trout Lake in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on Monday, officials said. Passengers in the boat dialed 911 at about 2:20 p.m. that afternoon on Memorial Day to report that the man fell into the water on the North arm of the lake, according to a news release from the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday. Sheriff’s deputies said that “due to poor cell phone reception, it took a period of time to ascertain from the reporting party” that the man was underwater for 2-3 minutes. The man, who has not yet been identified, was report...

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May 12, 2021 Indiana Conservation Officers responded and rescued a kayaker in distress from the Mississinewa River on Monday. At approximately 12:55 p.m., officers responded to a call from Grant County Dispatch of a stranded kayaker on the Mississinewa River who was clinging to a branch. Paul Bryant, 52, of Converse, was kayaking on the river, which is at elevated levels due to recent rains.  Bryant’s kayak struck an overhanging branch, causing it to capsize. Bryant, who was wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD), was able to grab a branch and hold on until rescuers arrived. Con...

MARION, Ind. — A kayaker was rescued Monday from the Mississinewa River in Grant County. Paul Bryant, 52, of Converse, was kayaking on the river, which is at elevated levels due to recent rains. Bryant’s kayak got stuck on an overhanging branch and capsized. Bryant, who was wearing a Personal Flotation Device, grabbed a branch and was able to hold on until rescuers arrived. Indiana Conservation Officers and the Marion Fire Department were able to launch a boat and reach Bryant. Bryant was taken to the shore and checked out before being released. He will be okay. State Conservation Officer...

Water Recreation Safety Published: 14 April 2021 14 April 2021 Yuma, Arizona - Now that warmer temperatures have arrived, for many Yumans water recreation is a common cure for the heat. Yuma has some great water recreation and we would like to take this time to pass along some water safety reminders. Stay aware of your surroundings, water depths, water clarity, currents and other conditions. Be alert for holes, drop-offs, and channels where water depths and currents can suddenly change. Be sure your swimming abilities are up to the conditions, always observe the “buddy system” and ne...