Kayaker
Coverage of Kayaker in the Nexus archive.
- Drowning investigated at Stony Creek Metropark
A kayaker drowned at Stony Creek Metropark, and authorities are investigating the incident.
- Kayaker, 18, died after bolt of lightning tossed him out of his boat and into Florida river
An 18-year-old kayaker died after being struck by lightning and thrown from his boat into a Florida river. The incident occurred during a severe weather event.
- Kayaker, 18, died after bolt of lightning tossed him out of his boat and into Florida river
An 18-year-old kayaker died after being struck by lightning and thrown from his boat into a Florida river. The incident occurred during a severe weather event involving a sudden lightning strike.
- Kayaker, 18, found dead after being struck by lightning on river in Florida’s Gulf Coast
An 18-year-old kayaker was found dead after being struck by lightning on a river in Florida’s Gulf Coast. This incident marks the second reported lightning-related death in the United States in 2026.
- Kayaker drowns at Montaña de Oro State Park
A kayaker drowned at Montaña de Oro State Park in San Luis Obispo County after being flipped by waves, causing their life vest to slip off. Witnesses reported the incident to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.