Posted: Monday, 04 April 2011 6:14AM

Kayakers Rescued After Capsizing In Minnesota River



ST. PETER – Two kayakers were able to escape the swollen Minnesota River Sunday evening when their kayaks capsized near St. Peter.

They’ve been identified as 38-year-old Shawn Schultz of St. Peter and 29-year-old Nicholas Weerts of Winnebago.

One of them reach shore and called for help from the Kwik Trip. The second kayaker was found 40 minutes later clinging to a tree in the water.
 


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Topics : Nicollet County Sheriff Depart
Locations : St. Peter
People : Nicholas WeertsShawn Schultz