A report of an unattended kayak along the shores of Lake Lillinonah prompted a large emergency response this weekend.  The initial call was a capsized kayak with a life jacket attached floating in the water with no one in sight. 

The vessel was reported in an area not easily accessible from land.  The first Brookfield Police Officer at the Bridgewater boat launch noticed a truck with a kayak rack. Concerned for the safety of a possible kayaker, a search was launched.  The  kayaker from the truck was located in no distress. 

The original kayak was deemed by state EnCon Police to be derelict.  The vessel apparently had broken loose in the high winds.  Brookfield Police are working on locating who it belongs to.

Bridgewater, Brookfield, and State Police, EnCon Police, Newtown Underwater Search and Rescue, Newtown Hook & Ladder, along with a stand by from the EAGLE 2 helicopter responded.