Body Recovered From Wyoming Lake Believed to Be Kayaker Missing for over a Year

Body recovered from Wyoming lake believed to be kayaker missing for over a year

The man was last seen kayaking on Jackson Lake in June 2024.

'A Bittersweet Moment': Nonprofit Locates Kayaker's Remains in National Park Lake After Year-Long Search

Wesley Dopkins was last seen in June 2024, paddling a kayak across Jackson Lake without a life jacket. Over a year later, a nonprofit search and recovery (SAR) organization known as Bruce’s Legacy finally located his body using advanced sonar technology. The organization is one of many regional SAR groups across the country, helping to fill the gaps that law enforcement can’t. Dopkins, 43, went missing after he and a friend attempted to paddle 3…

Body Recovered in Grand Teton National Park Lake Believed To Be Minnesota Kayaker Missing Since June 2024

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyoming — A body believed to be that of a Minnesota kayaker missing for over a year was recovered from Jackson Lake in western Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park officials announced Tuesday. Wesley Dopkins, 43, of St. Paul, was last seen paddling on the lake on June 15, 2024. His foldable kayak, paddle, and dry bag were found floating on the lake’s east side shortly after his disappearance. Despite an extensive search …