60-year-old kayaker drowns in Holly Hill, Volusia County officials say

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia Beach Safety Patrol says a 60-year-old man was found dead 80 to 100 meters offshore.

Officials said it happened shortly after 1 p.m. Friday, when a kayaker found the man unresponsive.

The Volusia Beach Safety Patrol says he was brought to shore, where lifeguards performed lifesaving measures.

According to the National Weather Service, strong rip currents were reported in the area on Friday.

He was taken to a hospital, where he later died.