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Canoeist treated for hypothermia
Updated: Thursday, 29 Dec 2011, 8:34 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 29 Dec 2011, 8:34 PM EST
STEUBEN COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) - A canoeist had to be treated for hypothermia after a fishing accident on Clear Lake in Steuben County Thursday afternoon, according to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
The DNR said Anthony R. Forte, 38, of Bristol, Indiana was fishing in an anchored canoe and leaned forward to get some equipment when his canoe began to rock from side to side in the choppy water.
As the canoe began to take on water, Forte jumped out of the canoe, fearing that it was going to tip.
He then tried to get back in the canoe, causing it to take on more water and sink. Forte was able to get his life jacket and an additional flotation device and get to shore.
Forte was transported to Cameron Memorial Community Hospital, where he was treated for hypothermia.
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