A kayaker died after going into the water early Wednesday morning on a New Hampshire lake.
State police say a male kayaker went onto Massabesic Lake in Auburn around 2 a.m. with a friend. Around 4, he went into the water and began to struggle, police said.
Attempts to rescue the kayaker were unsuccessful. Police responded to a 911 call around 6:15 a.m.
Neither of the kayaks had a personal floatation device on board, according to police.
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The name and age of the victim were not immediately revealed.
Police remind all boaters in New Hampshire that they are required to have a life jacket when on board any boat.
Anyone with information is asked to call 603-227-2117.
