Canoe Accident Leaves 1 Man Critically Injured

Posted at: 10/05/2012 1:04 PM

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Two men were injured, including one critically, in a canoe accident on the lake in Fort Snelling State Park.

Hennepin County Sheriff's spokeswoman Lisa Kiava says one of them was wearing a life vest and was able to stay above water, but the other was pulled under and did not resurface.

KARE-TV (http://tinyurl.com/8njfr27 ) says rescuers were able to find the victim and get him to shore. Both were taken to United Hospital.

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Information from: KARE-TV, http://www.kare11.com

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