RedactedNarrative: Husband and wife were canoeing from their rented cottage in the Pamlico Sound.  Being out in the sound the wind picked up and the water became rough.  As they were attempting to paddle back to shore, the canoe capsized causing both occupants to be in the water.  Occupant stated they attempted to turn the canoe over but it was filled with water.  According to Occupant, they decided to leave the canoe and swim to shore.  
  
  Hatteras Island Rescue Squad received a call of two persons in distress near the Sandbar and Grill Restaurant in the Pamlico Sound.  Hatteras Island Rescue Squad responded to find Occupant on shore and Operator still in the water.  Hatteras Island Rescue Squad launched PWC rescue boats and found the canoe overturned and a PFD to the East.  Seventy five yards upwind of the canoe Operator was located face up in the water with no pulse.  Operator was brought to the shore and transported to the Hatteras Island Rescue Squad. 
  No violations of the law were detected at this time.
  
  DROWNING IS CAUSE OF DEATH.
  
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