Deputies: Two recent drownings in Pierce Co. a reminder to wear life jackets

This week’s sunny, hot weather is drawing plenty of people to local beaches as they try to cool off.

Unfortunately, the open water proved deadly for a kayaker in the Tacoma area this week.

Witnesses say that around 7 a.m. Tuesday, they heard a kayaker about 100 yards offshore of Dash Point Park screaming for help. He was holding onto his boat, which was sinking…

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