3-year-old boy dies after kayak capsizes in Florida

2 adults, 8-year-old rescued

BRADENTON, Fla. – A 3-year-old boy died after a kayak capsized in Florida, according to officials.

The Tampa Bay Times reported that the boy fell into the water Saturday near Snead Island in Manatee County.

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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said a kayak with two adults and two kids on board overturned as they were heading back to shore. The adults and an 8-year-old child were rescued.

Officials said the younger child, Caleb Nopal, was found dead about three hours after the search began.


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