SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — One man died after his kayak capsized on Seeley Creek in the Town of Southport on Sunday afternoon. According to the New York State Police Department, troopers responded to a call about a capsized kayaker at about 1:39 p.m. on Jan. 28. Police say a 44-year-old man was kayaking with two other people on Seeley Creek when his kayak tipped over. The man was eventually removed from the water and taken to Arnot Ogden Medical Center via Erway Ambulance.
The man was pronounced dead at the hospital. Both of the other kayakers made it to shore safely. Police have not released the names of any of the individuals involved at this time. The New York State Police Department is actively investigating this incident.
Seeley Creek runs through Southport, NY, which is south of Elmira.
Man killed in kayaking accident, police investigating
By WBNG Staff
Published: Jan. 30, 2024
SOUTHPORT, NY (WBNG) -- New York State Police said a person was killed when their kayak capsized in the Town of Southport on Sunday afternoon. State Police identified the deceased as 44-year-old Shawn R. McWhorter of Pine City, NY. Troopers said McWhorter was kayaker with two other people on Seeley Creek when his kayak capsized. He was pulled from the water and taken to Arnot Ogden Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The other two people made it to shore safely.
Police said the investigation into the death remains active.
