San Luis Obispo, CA – An adult male kayaker died Saturday, May 2, after his vessel overturned in the surf at Montana de Oro State Park along California’s Central Coast, prompting a multi-agency emergency response.
According to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the park following reports of a kayaker in distress. Witnesses at the scene said the kayak was flipped by waves, and the man’s life vest appeared to have slipped off his body during the incident.
Rescue efforts quickly escalated, with personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, California State Parks, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Cal Fire responding to the shoreline near the incident. The kayaker was eventually located, and CPR was initiated at the scene.
Despite life-saving efforts, the man was pronounced dead on-site, authorities said. The identity of the victim has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
Montana de Oro State Park, located in San Luis Obispo County near the city of Los Osos and the broader Central Coast region, is known for its rugged shoreline and powerful surf conditions, which can pose hazards even for experienced water users.
Officials have not released additional details about weather or water conditions at the time of the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities continue to remind the public to exercise caution when entering coastal waters, particularly in areas with strong wave activity and changing ocean conditions.
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