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Crews Recover Body Of Kayaker In Georgetown Lake

GEORGETOWN, Colo. (CBS4) - The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office says they have found the body of a 30-year-old man in Georgetown Lake.

The man ended up in the water after his kayak capsized around 7 p.m. Saturday. A Georgetown police officer was unable to reach the man who was too far from shore for a safe rescue.

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Crews continued to look for the man overnight until his body was found around 2 a.m. Sunday. Authorities say he was not wearing any safety equipment.

The victim's name hasn't been released.

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