Police: Man Drowns After Falling Out of Kayak

Police say Ernest Wardwell was kayaking with two family members

Vermont State Police say a man drowned Saturday after he fell out of his kayak on Silver Lake in Barnard.

The incident happened at 11:30 p.m.

Police say Ernest Wardwell was kayaking with two family members.

A family member attempted to save Wardwell but was unable to do so.

His body was later recovered by the fire department.

Investigation indicates the indicent was an accident.

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