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GPS Device Helps Save Kayaker’s Life

A 30-year-old Pacific Grove man suffering from hypothermia was rescued Tuesday after his fishing kayak began taking on water in the middle of Monterey Bay, officials said.

The unidentified man called 911 about 6:20 p.m. to report a leaky hull and that he had rolled three times, officials said. The man was unable to describe where he was, but after 20 minutes realized he could determine his location by reading coordinates from his iPhone's GPS system.

A reminder as many of us» head into the Memorial Day weekend: be safe, have fun, and happy returns.

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