Man drowns at Moonlight Beach in Sudbury after inflatable kayak capsizes

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Man drowns, another hospitalized after inflatable kayak capsizes in Sudbury

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A 24-year-old man drowned at Moonlight Beach in Sudbury on July 19.

Greater Sudbury police responded at 5:20 p.m., along with Sudbury fire services water rescue, as well as paramedics.

“Water rescue had responded to the incident and pulled two individuals from the water,” police said in a news release Monday.

“One individual, a 27-year-old man, was alert and conscious upon reaching shore; however, the second individual, a 24-year-old man, was unconscious and without vital signs.”

Tried to revive him

Paramedics tried to revive him once he reached the shore.

“Unfortunately, he was pronounced deceased on scene,” police said.

“Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends and those impacted by this tragedy.”

The 27-year-old was taken to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

“Based on the investigation, it is believed that the two individuals were using an inflatable kayak when the craft capsized,” police said.

“Additional parties on scene attempted to assist the individuals and contacted emergency responders.”