Kayaker drowns in Linville Gorge

One kayaker is dead after a drowning incident at Linville Gorge Saturday night.

Burke County and McDowell County rescue teams responded to reports of the drowning.

Crews went into the gorge by what's called the Pinch In trail.

The rescue effort was an hours-long process, and there's no word on how exactly the person died.

More than two dozen people were involved in the operation.

One homeowner at the base of the gorge reported seeing kayakers reaching a location near the incident after dark.

This story was originally published April 29, 2018 at 7:55 PM with the headline "Kayaker drowns in Linville Gorge."