Kayaker hospitalized after collapsing

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A man was taken to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition after he collapsed in his kayak near Honolii Beach Park early Thursday evening.

A man was taken to Hilo Medical Center in critical condition after he collapsed in his kayak near Honolii Beach Park early Thursday evening.

The Fire Department said the man, described as in his 60s, was seen falling into the water after slumping over in the kayak.

An off-duty county lifeguard performed CPR after surfers pulled the kayaker to shore.