Authorities are investigating the death of a man who drowned in Easthampton, Massachusetts on Saturday afternoon.
Emergency personnel responded to a 911 call at 2:45 p.m. from witnesses who said a man was in distress in the Lower Mills Pond while kayaking.
Authorities say two people had entered the water to rescue him but were unable to.
The kayaker, identified as a 25-year-old man from Blandford, was recovered by police dive team members and pronounced dead at 5:15 p.m.
The incident is under investigation.
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