Crime & Safety

Kayakers Rescued Off Westport Coast

Two kayakers were rescued by emergency crews Monday.

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Two kayakers were rescued off the shore of Compo Beach Monday.

Police got a report of a kayak floating unoccupied about a third of a mile off the Soundview and Hillspoint Road section of the beach, according to NBC Connecticut.

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One kayaker made it to a rock island and the other was being assisted by another kayaker.

Police launced their inflatable boat and helped rescue both kayakers.

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