Water rescue at Ballard Locks: Kayaker in critical condition

Seattle medics were responding to a call regarding two kayakers in distress by the Ballard Locks on Friday afternoon.

Rescue swimmers entered the water shortly before 3 p.m. and pulled the kayaker out of the water. They were in critical condition, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

Shortly after, a second person was pulled out of the water and is in stable condition.

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