FLORIDA KEYS, Fla. — A kayaker in the Florida Keys said he got a lifesaving answer to his prayers.
The man was rescued by a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer after clinging to his overturned kayak for 30 minutes.
He wasn’t wearing a life jacket and was struggling to keep his head above water when he was spotted.
The officer tossed a rope to the kayaker, pulling him to safety and providing him with a spare life jacket.
The officer reminded the kayaker to always wear a life jacket before hitting the water.
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