Injured kayaker rescued from Connecticut River after being struck by jet ski

WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) - An injured kayaker was rescued from the Connecticut River Friday evening after being reported struck by a jet ski.

Firefighters were called to the Connecticut River near Putnam Park at around 7:43 p.m. for an injured kayaker in the water that was reported to be struck by a jet ski, according to the volunteer fire department.

When crews arrived they found the injured kayaker on shore.

Members of the Marine Unit entered the water and reached the injured person and prepared them for transport back to the Cove, fire officials said.

As they returned to the Wethersfield Cove, the patient was quickly transported to a local medical facility.

DEEP investigating collision

The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s Environmental Conservation Police also confirmed the vessel accident on the Connecticut River involving a personal watercraft and a kayak.

DEEP officials identified the kayaker as a 34-year-old woman from East Haven. was brought to shore.

She is listed in stable condition.

The operator of the personal watercraft fled the scene of the accident.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident, you are asked to call DEEP Emergency Dispatch at 860-424-3333.

An initial investigation was conducted by Wethersfield police and turned over to DEEP.

This incident remains under investigation.

No further details were released.

Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.