Kayaker found unresponsive near Sanibel Causeway, FWC investigating

SANIBEL, Fla. — A man was found unresponsive in the water near the Sanibel Causeway on Wednesday after their vessel overturned, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FWC said rescue crews found the man in the water near an overturned kayak just outside the Sanibel Causeway. They were transported to the Sanibel Boat Ramp, where first responders did CPR before rushing them to the hospital.

The condition of the man has not been released.

FWC is investigating the incident.

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