Four dead near Apostle Islands after kayak capsizes on Lake Superior

ASHLAND, Wis. (AP) - Authorities say three children and their father died when their kayak capsized near a Wisconsin island in Lake Superior.

The Ashland Daily Press reports the children were two girls and a boy and their ages ranged from 3 to 9. Ashland County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased father as 39-year-old Erik Fryman from Loyal, Wisconsin. The lone survivor was the wife and mother, also identified as 29-year-old Cari Mews from Loyal. 

Authorities say rescue crews responded to Michigan Island after receiving a call at 8:29 p.m. from a woman who said her sister sent her alarming texts reading "911" and "Michigan Island." The mother told rescuers everyone was wearing life jackets and that the family became separated when the kayak capsized.

Authorities say the family was planning to tour Apostle Islands.