May 04, 2026

Crews searching for missing kayaker on Kansas lake

Posted May 04, 2026 10:30 AM
File photo Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team
File photo Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery Team

DOUGLAS COUNTY —Crews are searching for a missing kayaker in Clinton Lake in Clinton Lake.

Just after 5:30p.m. Sunday, emergency crews responded  to Clinton Lake near Clinton Marina on a report of a boater who tipped over in a kayak, went into the water and did not resurface, according to a statement from the Douglas County Sheriff's office.

Just after 9p.m., the Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery team suspended their search due to darkness. The team will resume the search Monday morning