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06/08/2026
25-year-old man dies after kayak overturns in North Canaan pond; EnCon Police investigating
(HARTFORD) — On June 6th, 2026, DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) responded with emergency responders from North Canaan, LIFE STAR critical care, and Connecticut State Police Troop B to the area of 324 Norfolk Rd at a private pond for a report of an overturned kayak with one person in the water. The victim was recovered, and life-saving measures were attempted. LIFE STAR landed and assisted in medical treatment. The victim was ultimately pronounced deceased on scene. The victim was identified as 25 year old, Wilian Alexander Campos Vazquez from the Republic of Guatemala.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) was notified and is assisting in the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was out paddling a kayak on the small farm pond by himself when his vessel capsized. The investigation is still ongoing.
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