RedactedNarrative: ADMIRALTY ISLAND Sector Juneau received notification from AST of a body that washed ashore on the west side of Horse Island. The body was reported to have a PFD on.  Alaska State Troopers (AST) assumed lead investigating agency and launched to respond.
   
  Upon arrival o/s, the ASTs briefed Sector Juneau on their findings. It was believed that the recovered body had been deceased for less than 24 hours.
   
  The ASTs located an ID on the person and attempted to contact the NOK. Based on the information provided by the ASTs, Sector Juneau assumed SMC in the distress phase and issued a UMIB, diverted the CGC ANACAPA, launched STA JUNEAU, and AIRSTA Sitka to search for possible survivors. The ASTs notified Sector Juneau that a second body on the east side of the island had been recovered. 
   
  Sector Juneau with the assistance of AST were able to ID both bodies and determined via NOK notification that both of the deceased had departed Lena Cove on Friday morning and intended to reach Shelter Island on a collapsible kayak. 
   
  Reason for entering the water is still unknown. Kayak has not been located.
  All AST and CG assets RTB. No other correlating SAR. CASE CLOSED. MISLE
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