YOU CAN STILL HELP MAINE VETERANS...CLICK HERE TO DONATE

News

Maine sheriff treated for hypothermia symptoms after kayak overturns

3 years ago in Local

Photo: 560 WGAN Newsradio

Cumberland County Sheriff Kevin Joyce was rescued after his kayak overturned on Lake Sebago in Standish on Wednesday.

Cumberland County Chief Deputy Naldo Gagnon says Joyce called for help after his kayak overturned around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Passerby and neighbors used a canoe to bring him back to shore.

Joyce was taken to Maine Medical Center as a precautionary measure and was treated for hypothermia-related symptoms. He told CBS 13 news Wednesday evening that he had been released and was doing okay.

The water temperature was about 48 degrees.

The Maine Warden Service is investigating the incident.

Latest Headlines

12 hours ago in Local

What to Know About Maine U.S. Senate Race

Democrats are hoping to unseat Republican Susan Collins.

21 hours ago in Local

Drought Gets Worse Across Maine Impacting Drinking Water

Drought conditions across the state have worsened over the past week.

22 hours ago in Local

Maine Housing Market Becoming More Buyer Friendly

Sellers and buyers are on more equal footing for negotiating their home purchase.

23 hours ago in Local

3 face drug charges after raids in New Gloucester, Lewiston

A month-long investigation into drug trafficking in New Gloucester and Lewiston led to three arrests on Wednesday.

23 hours ago in Local

Man accused in high-speed pursuit in Kennebec County arrested after crashing into construction zone

Police say a man led them on a high-speed chase in Clinton before crashing in a construction zone on Tuesday.