Overview

• Officials from the St. Charles Fire Department confirmed Thursday morning that crews located the kayaker’s body without specifying the exact recovery site.
• The search effort deployed dive teams, sonar units, drones and assistance from 29 area fire departments.
• Police have contacted the boat’s operator as part of an inquiry into whether its wake pushed the kayaker into the water.
• Investigators and the kayaker’s friend offer conflicting accounts on life jacket use, with officials saying none was worn at the time of the incident.
• The victim’s identity remains unconfirmed while authorities notify next of kin and continue their investigation.