Canoe overturns on river, woman dead

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Hartford, Conn./WTIC Radio - A woman is dead and environmental conservation police are investigating after a canoe overturned Saturday on the Hammonasset River.

The canoe occupants, two adults and a juvenile, were taking part in the State Park-led guided canoe program at the time.

The victim was rushed to Middlesex Hospital Shoreline Clinic in Westbrook where she was pronounced dead.

Officials say the victim was wearing a life jacket at the time.

Her name has not been released.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says the other two occupants weren't injured.

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