Search for Missing California Teen Brothers Scaled Back After Kayaking Accident

Wesley and Andruw Cornett disappeared during a duck hunting trip on December 14, prompting a large-scale search now transitioning to recovery efforts.

Wesley Cornett, 17, and Andruw Cornett, 19, went missing in Butte County's Thermalito Afterbay during a duck hunting trip after Wesley's kayak flipped.
Andruw called 911 to report the incident and attempted to rescue his brother, despite being advised to stay in his kayak; neither was wearing a life jacket.
The lake's challenging conditions, including dense weeds, low temperatures, and murky waters, complicated search efforts involving 280 personnel from 21 agencies.
Authorities shifted the mission to a 'continuous limited search' after 10 days of unsuccessful underwater and sonar searches, focusing now on surface methods like drones and boats.
The boys' mother, April Clark, has described the incident as a tragic accident and called Andruw a hero for trying to save Wesley, while raising funds to honor her sons.