The victim's great grandson went out into the Rappahannock River in a kayak. The victim went with his grandson in a canoe. The tide and wind were pushing both vessels further away from shore and up the river. The victim's grandson returned to shore to get help for his grandfather. At some point the canoe capsized and the grandfather was in the water. The victim's granddaughter went out into the river in another kayak to help her grandfather. The victim was conscious and speaking to his granddaughter while holding onto the kayak. The victim told his granddaughter he was cold and she could hear his teeth chattering. While she was trying to paddle back to shore the victim got quiet and let go of the kayak. The granddaughter paddled back to her grandfather and held onto his personal flotation device to keep his face out of the water until help arrived. Victim received CPR and was transported to Tappahannock  Hospital where he was pronounced dead. It is believed the victims heart stopped due to the cold.
Rappahannock River
Tappahannock                  