Kayaker treads water for 11 hours before being rescued by Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a kayaker in Lake Erie on Wednesday morning after the person didn’t return to shore the previous evening.

A search and rescue team was launched when the kayaker became overdue for their return.

News 5’s overnight photographer captured part of the Coast Guard’s search.

The Coast Guard said the kayaker was not wearing a personal floatation device but managed to tread water for 11 hours until crews came to the rescue.

No further information has been released.

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