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Man Drowns Saving Sister in Kayak Capsizing
21-year-old man dies while rescuing sister after kayak capsizes in lake.
In brief
21-year-old man dies while rescuing sister after kayak capsizes in lake. A 21-year-old man drowned while trying to save his sister after her kayak capsized in Lake Norman. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Rescue Attempt
A 21-year-old man drowned Saturday night while trying to save his sister after her kayak capsized in Lake Norman.
Incident Details
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission officers were called to a boating incident near Hearthstone Court in Terrell around 7 p.m. Saturday.
Sister in Trouble
Jackson’s sister capsized her kayak about 30 yards from a dock and was struggling in the water while wearing a life jacket.
Rescue Efforts
Neighbors helped pull the sister to shore but Jackson went under during the rescue and did not resurface.
Search and Recovery
Multiple agencies searched for Jackson and recovered his body around 1 p.m. Sunday.
The short version
A 21-year-old man drowned while trying to save his sister after her kayak capsized in Lake Norman.
