# Man Drowns Saving Sister in Kayak Capsizing

> 21-year-old man dies while rescuing sister after kayak capsizes in lake.
- Title: Man Drowns Saving Sister in Kayak Capsizing · Valleynewslive
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: dorian jackson, terrell nc, lake norman, kayak capsizing, sister rescue, north carolina wildlife resources commis, news, local, Man, Drowns, Saving, Sister
- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/21-year-old-man-drowns-saving-sister-after-kayak-capsizes-lake
- Published: 2026-09-21T20:19:02.357+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dorian jackson, terrell nc, lake norman, kayak capsizing, sister rescue, north carolina wildlife resources commis, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 21-year-old man drowned while trying to save his sister after her kayak capsized in Lake Norman.