A group of kayakers were paddling the Moose River on Class IV waters.  The deceased went over a ledge into a hydraulic water hole.  He exited his kayak, for reasons unknown, and became trapped in the water hole.  A fellow kayaker who was resting on shore saw his distress and was able to quickly throw a line bag to the victim, who was unable to grab the line. The would-be rescuer made several more attempts, but the victim was becoming unresponsive to the rescue attempts.  At this point, the good samaritan tied the line to himself, and entered the water to bring the victim out.  He was able to successfully pull him to some nearby rocks where CPR was begun, until EMS arrived on the scene.  Despite these heroic efforts the victim was not able to be revived.  He was wearing a Type V life jacket, and alcohol was not a factor.
PORT LEYDEN                   