Fatality investigated by Phoenix Police Department. The following synopsis report is what was shared with AZ Game and Fish Department by PHX PD. The report is based off interviews with the family and witnesses from the scene.

On 04/08, Phoenix PD received a missing person''s report in reference to a male who failed to return home from a kayaking trip with his friend. 

On 04/09, PHX PD officers responded in reference to an unknown trouble call near the Salt River Bottom. The call was in reference to two males in the river who appeared to be in distress. The witness stated that he saw two males on surf/boogie boards by the bridge get stuck then go under. Unknown how they fell into the water. The witness stated they were struggling for awhile and eventually went under for approximately 20 minutes. Unknown if life jackets were being worn or which vessel had them. 

The officer on scene did observe a blue and white paddleboard. In multiple reports, it was stated the waterflow was abnormally swifter and the water levels were also abnormally higher than usual. This was contributed to the high rainfall received over the course of a couple of weeks. 

Officers found 2 life jackets in the water and it was undetermined if they were wearing them or not. 

On 04/15, PHX PD drone units were assisting with the search and found a green kayak that belonged to other victim. Shortly after they discovered the body nearby. A separate team found the other body that same day. 

On 04/19, the medical examiner determined the 2 deceased males was a result of them drowning.

SALT RIVER
Phoenix, AZ                   