A 22-year-old man who fell into Ullswater Lake this morning while canoeing has died.
Police were called to the lake at 8:39am following an emergency call stating that a man had 'got into difficulties' on the choppy water.
Police, The Great North Air Ambulance, a power boat by Outward Bound and Patterdale Mountain Rescue speeded to between Glenridding and Watermillock.
The body was on top of the water and easily located, according to a police officer.
Sergeant Jon Oliphant said police were called to the incident at approximately 8:40am.
The man, who is believed to be from the south, was wearing a buoyancy aid.
The body was recovered on top of the water at 9am.
He was taken to CIC by air ambulance but was pronounced dead in hospital.
Police officers are now working to formally identify the man and inform his immediate family.
A second man, also in his 20s, who is believed to have been canoeing with the first casualty managed to get out of the water.
He has been taken to Penrith hospital by ambulance for a check up.
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