Teenage girl rescued from capisized kayak

[Old Sarge]

By From Staff Reports
news@fosters.com

Posted Apr 3, 2016 at 5:18 PM
Updated at 1:32 PM



WOLFEBORO — New Hampshire State Police Marine Patrol responded to a capsized kayak on Lake Winnipesaukee late Sunday morning to rescue a 17-year-old female in frigid waters.

Two individuals in separate kayaks were on Jockey Cove at around 11:17 a.m. Sunday when one of the kayaks capsized due to high winds, according to a statement released by State Police. The Marine Patrol unit was on routine patrol in the area at the time and pulled the 17-year-old female from the frigid 45 degree water.

“The victim was conscious and stated that she could not feel her extremities,” State Police said in the statement. “She was wrapped in blankets and transported to shore to a waiting ambulance. The victim was transported to Huggins Hospital (in Wolfeboro) for treatment of possible hypothermia.”

State Police did not release the victim’s name.

Neither kayaker was equipped with a personal floatation device, according to NH State Police. State law mandates that all vessels are required to have a personal floatation device for each person on board.

Wolfeboro police and fire and rescue assisted at the scene along with Tuftonboro Fire Department and Stewart’s Ambulance. The incident remains under investigation.

Great Job Marine Patrol !!!!