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Kayaker Dies After Getting Pinned By Rock In Potomac River
A woman was killed after overturning her kayak and getting trapped under a rock in the Potomac River, officials confirmed.
On Sunday afternoon, first responders were called when around two dozen out-of-state college kayakers were boating and a woman wound up pinned under a rock in hydraulics.
Passersby and others came to her aid before Montgomery County Fire and Rescue personnel made it to the scene, and she did not survive.
ICYMI (~315p) Potomac River IAO Little Falls (DC/Montgomery border) kayak/boater in distress, @mcfrs SW710, SW710B, SW730, SW730B, A726, PE726, E752, UTV742, USP E…
Missing Southampton Kayaker Found Dead
A Long Island man who went missing on his kayak with his dog has been found dead.
John Jackman, age 55, of Southampton, was reported missing to police around 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16 after taking out his kayak with his dog.
According to Southampton Police, family and friends became concerned after Jackman's dog returned home, but he did not.
Southampton Town Police Patrol Units, Community Response Units, Southampton Town Bay Constables, Suffolk County Aviation Unit, and Southampton Fire Department responded to the area to search for Jackman, police said.
The Southampton F…
Robert Clarkin, 52, Longtime Brick Plumber Enjoyed Kayaking
Robert V. Clarkin of Brick, a lifelong plumber who enjoyed kayaking, died on Oct. 18. He was 52.
Mr. Clarkin was born in Levittown, Pennsylvania, but spent most of his life in Brick, his obituary says.
He worked as a plumber for 35 years.
Robert enjoyed helping others and was always there when someone needed him. In his free time, he enjoyed kayaking and spending time with his family.
He is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Marilyn Clarkin.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Audrey Clarkin; daughter, Jillian Clarkin; brothers, Jim Clarkin and his wife Renee, Ed Cla…