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Condition Improves Of Fairfield Kayaker Pulled From Southport Harbor

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A kayaker who was pulled from the icy waters of Southport Harbor on Wednesday was reported in stable condition at Bridgeport Hospital, according to the Fairfield Citizen Online. 

A single-seat kayak was recovered from Southport Harbor channel by the Fairfield Fire Department.

A single-seat kayak was recovered from Southport Harbor channel by the Fairfield Fire Department.

Photo Credit: Fairfield Fire Department
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William Sapone, 59, of Hulls Farm Road was unresponsive when pulled from the water but was revived on the dock at Ye Yacht Yard, the Fairfield Citizen reported. Sapone was suffering from hypothermia after falling into the frigid water at the mouth of the harbor, the report said. 

A passerby spotted the capsized kayak and a Pequot Yacht Club employee pulled Sapone from the water to rescue him, the Fairfield Citizen reported. 

Read the full story of his rescue here at the Fairfield Citizen Online.

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