At approximately 1600 on July 3rd, 2023, two people launched their kayaks on Ocean Lake from the Long Point area. Neither individual had a life jacket aboard their kayaks. At approximately 1700, a large storm moved over Ocean Lake from the West that produced heavy wind and rain. The kayaks were both capsized. One person was able to swim to a small island that was nearby and was rescued by a boater that was in close proximity. The other stated he saw operator go under the waves.

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report immediately but had no boat to assist with the search. Fremont County Search and Rescue was paged out and the Wyoming Game and Fish department also responded with their patrol boat to assist with the search. Both agencies continued search efforts until approximately 2200 hours. 

Fremont County Search and Rescue continued their search efforts the following days. They were able to recover the body on July 7th, 2023.

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