Missing kayaker found dead

PAYNE SPRINGS – The body of a kayaker was pulled from Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County on Sunday after they went missing on Saturday. According to our news partner KETK, Payne Springs Fire Rescue were called out to Cedar Creek Lake to help search for a 22-year-old whose kayak had capsized.

The search continued until around 10 p.m. The kayaker’s body was discovered at around 10:20 a.m. Sunday morning.

Payne Springs Fire Rescue said this was the second drowning they’ve responded to on the lake this year and they urged everyone who uses the lake to wear a fitting life jacket or flotation device.

“This marks the second drowning incident on the lake that PSFR has responded to already this year,” Payne Springs Fire Rescue said. “We strongly encourage everyone enjoying the lake to wear a properly fitted life jacket or flotation device at all times while on the water. A simple precaution can save a life.”