BUXTON, N.C. — A man died Saturday morning in a kayaking accident near the Cape Point Campground in Buxton, North Carolina.
Officials with Cape Hatteras National Seashore said the 72-year-old man was from Florence, South Carolina.
He launched his kayak from the beach near Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ramp 43, and bystanders reported seeing the kayak capsize while he was attempting to ride a wave.
People swam out and pulled the man to shore and did CPR, but he passed away.
"We send our condolences to the kayaker's family and friends," stated Cape Hatteras National Seashore Superintendent David Hallac.
Dare County Emergency Medical Service and Sheriff’s Office, Hatteras Island Ocean Rescue and Cape Hatteras National Seashore Rangers all assisted in the response to the incident.
Authorities say that because the fatality occurred while the man was kayaking, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is investigating the incident.