Sheriff's office helps rescue canoer after losing paddle

When a canoer overturned and lost his paddle earlier this week in the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida officials spotted him and led him to safety. The man was uninjured and said he was searching for bioluminescence.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - When a canoer overturned and lost his paddle earlier this week in the Intracoastal Waterway, Florida officials spotted him and led him to safety.

New video released by the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) shows the moments leading up to the rescue.

Canoer overturns, loses paddle

The backstory:

Earlier this week, VSO deputies say a canoer overturned while out on the Intracoastal Waterway and then lost his paddle.

Air One officials were able to spot the man and helped to lead a beach safety

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