Fireman (photo illustration).

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DOMINIQUE FAGET / AFP

It is a witness of the scene who warned the emergency services.

A 71-year-old man died kayaking late Sunday afternoon, around 5 p.m., off Longeville-sur-Mer, Vendée, according to

Ouest-France

and the

France Bleu Loire-Océan website

.

He found himself in difficulty 800 m from the Bouil beach.

His boat would have overturned.

Numerous nautical and land resources have been deployed (helicopter of the national navy and firefighters).

Despite this, the man could not be revived.

His death was declared by the SMUR doctor at 7 p.m.

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  • Ocean

  • Kayak

  • Accident

  • Sea

  • Firefighters

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