49-year-old Hinton man drowns after kayak capsizes in high water, attempting to recover an abandoned canoe.

A 49-year-old man from Hinton, Alberta, drowned on September 28 after his kayak capsized in the Athabasca River while he attempted to recover an abandoned canoe. Despite wearing a life jacket and his wife's efforts at first aid, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities believe unseasonably high water levels contributed to the incident and are urging the public to prioritize safety near the river.