The body of a missing kayaker has been found in Westmoreland County.
Authorities say 67-year-old David Dirado was kayaking on Acme Lake in Mt. Pleasant Township when his boat overturned yesterday, and he never resurfaced. His body was recovered about three hours later and brought back to shore.
Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson confirmed that Dirado was not wearing a life vest when the incident occurred.
Rescue crews had already pulled one kayaker from the water when he informed them that his friend was still missing.
Search efforts quickly expanded, with divers and boats from Murrysville, Greensburg, and other county water rescue teams joining in. Drones were also deployed to aid in locating the missing kayaker.
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