Crews recover body of overturned kayaker in west Ga. lake, officials say

CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — Crews have found the body of the kayaker they were searching for in a Carroll County lake.

Carroll County officials said they recovered the body of a 16-year-old boy who may have drowned Tuesday afternoon.

Officials say they were called to a piece of private property near Lovvorn Mill Road and Turner Road in Bowdon, Ga.

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Several agencies, including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, were on the scene searching for a male kayaker who may have overturned in the lake.

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Police have not released details on what led up to the kayaker overturning.

Officials said the kayaker’s identity will released once family has been notified.

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