Rescuers find body of missing kayaker in North Stonington lake

Drowning
Photo credit Getty Images

NORTH STONINGTON, Conn. (AP) _ Rescuers found the body Sunday of a kayaker who had been missing since Saturday night.

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said authorities had been searching for the kayaker since about 10:30 p.m. Saturday in Wyassup Lake in North Stonington.

Searchers found the kayak Sunday morning, and the body was recovered roughly an hour later.

The kayaker was identified only as a 45-year-old man. The cause of death will be determined by the office of the chief medical examiner.

The lake's boat launch was expected to be closed Sunday.

Live On-Air
Ask Your Smart Speaker to Play W T I C News Talk Ten Eighty
1080 WTIC NEWSTALK
Listen Now
Now Playing
Now Playing
Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images