Southampton, NY – Two missing kayakers have been found dead following a search in Shinnecock Bay over the weekend, according to New York State Police.
On November 2 and 3, the State Police’s newly established Underwater Recovery Team (URT) from Troop L assisted the Town of Southampton Police Department in locating the missing pair. The department had requested help after the kayakers were reported overdue from an outing on the bay.
According to police, URT members used SONAR and dive operations to conduct the search. The team recovered one kayaker’s body on Sunday afternoon and located the second victim early Monday. Both individuals were found deceased in Shinnecock Bay.
The Town of Southampton Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities have not yet released the names of the victims pending notification of family.
The URT, formed earlier this year, specializes in underwater searches and recovery missions across New York State.
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