Kayakers save life of another on Lake Travis


Posted: Thu, 6 Aug 2009 01:49 PM - 6,359 Readers

By: News 8 Austin


Two kayakers rescued another kayaker on Lake Austin Thursday morning.

According to officials, the man was near the University of Texas Rowing Center when his kayak flipped over.

Two people noticed the man go under the water and went to help. They were able to hold him above water until help arrived.

Emergency Medical Services then took the kayaker to the hospital for evaluation.

Emergency medical technicians on the scene said the two civilian kayakers saved the man's life.




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