Man Found Dead Beside Overturned Kayak on Lake Ivanhoe
The body was recovered by local rescue teams and officials say unresolved details about the scene are the focus of an active investigation.
Overview
- Walworth County deputies responded to reports of a floating kayak and located an overturned kayak about 150 yards offshore with an unresponsive adult man next to it on Thursday.
- Lyons Fire and Rescue and the Town of Delavan air-boat team recovered the man and he was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:53 p.m.
- Officials said the man was wearing a life jacket when found but they have not released his identity or determined whether the kayak was occupied when the initial 911 call was placed.
- Neighbors described shock and grief after the discovery and noted this is one of several recent summertime water fatalities in the region that have raised local safety concerns.
- The Walworth County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation and officials say next steps include confirming the victim’s identity and establishing how and when the kayak became overturned.