FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The body of a missing kayaker on Lake Mary has been recovered after he went under the water and did not resurface on Monday, according to authorities.
The Coconino County Sheriff's Office said the 25-year-old man could not swim and was riding in a kayak without a life jacket. The victim fell from the kayak and did not resurface from the water at the south end of Upper Lake Mary Narrow.
Crews responded to the lake after 6:45 p.m. Monday afternoon and have been trying to find the man since then.
After arriving, deputies began searching for the man by wading and swimming in the water and by using kayaks in their search efforts.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team was also brought in to aid in the search.
The sheriff's office said the 25-year-old was found Tuesday afternoon. His name was not released.
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Drowning Prevention Tips:
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children between ages 1-4 aside from birth defects, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Three children die every day as a result of drowning. Here are some tips from the CDC on how to protect children around water:
Learn life-saving skills.
Everyone should know the basics of swimming (floating, moving through the water) and CPR.
Fence it off.
Install a four–sided isolation fence, with self–closing and self–latching gates, around backyard swimming pools. This can help keep children away from the area when they aren’t supposed to be swimming. Pool fences should be completely separate the house and play area from the pool.
Life jackets are a must.
Make sure kids wear life jackets in and around natural bodies of water, such as lakes or the ocean, even if they know how to swim. Life jackets can be used in and around pools for weaker swimmers too.
Keep a close watch
When kids are in or near water (including bathtubs), closely supervise them at all times. Because drowning happens quickly and quietly, adults watching kids in or near water should avoid distracting activities like reading books, talking on the phone, or using alcohol and drugs.