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Rescue boat dispatched after capsized kayakers make their way to McNabs Island

Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency was called around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday after a kayak capsized in Halifax Harbour. The two kayakers were able to make it to McNabs Island.

2 people were on the kayak in Halifax harbour, Halifax Fire says

Two people who were on a kayak that capsized in the Halifax harbourWednesday afternoon made it over to McNabs Island and a rescue boat is on its way to get them.

Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency were called to help around 3:15 p.m.

"Initial reports are they don't require any medical attention," said District Chief Brad Connors.

"We're sending our rescue boat to see if we can locate them and give them any initial medical attention they may need and then bring them over to the shoreline so they can be turned over to EHS."

Connors said as far as he knew, the kayakers were the ones who made the 911 for help.