Body of Dallas Firefighter Recovered After Lake Lavon Kayaking Accident

Off-duty firefighter Juan Omar Chaidez went missing on June 21 when his kayak overturned on Lake Lavon Search teams from multiple agencies battled high winds and submerged trees before recovering Chaidez’s body near Bratonia Park on June 23 Chaidez had served as a firefighter paramedic with Dallas Fire-Rescue for more than six years and was kayaking with his dog, which was rescued unharmed Investigators confirmed Chaidez was not wearing a life jacket when his kayak flipped A procession to honor Chaidez was held on June 24 and Bratonia Park remains closed as authorities continue their investigation