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Body of Renowned British Kayaker Bren Orton Found in Swiss Lake

The 29-year-old extreme sports enthusiast went missing on May 16 while kayaking in Switzerland's Melezza River.

  • Bren Orton, 29, went missing on May 16 while kayaking in the Melezza River, Switzerland.
  • His body was found on May 30 in Lake Maggiore by a sailor who alerted emergency services.
  • Orton was renowned for his extreme kayaking feats, including a world record descent of Big Banana Falls in Mexico.
  • He was a prominent social media influencer with over 58,000 followers on Instagram.
  • Tributes from the kayaking community highlight his skills, friendly nature, and significant contributions to the sport.
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