Kayaker who went missing near Brecksville Sunday found dead by search teams Monday, Akron Fire confirms

AKRON, Ohio — A 70-year-old man who went lacking whereas kayaking close to Oxbow on Sunday was discovered lifeless by search and rescue groups utilizing drones and different search instruments Monday, confirmed Lt. Tim Morrison with Akron Fireplace.

Search groups from a number of departments within the space continued to seek for Doug Maher Monday, Morrison stated. Utilizing a number of drones at completely different heights, groups had been capable of pinpoint an object within the river that seemed misplaced. They then despatched a search crew out to that location, and a ranger was capable of finding Maher’s physique and positively determine him.

The search was made simpler Monday as a result of the river was about 4 ft decrease than it was Sunday, Morrison stated.

The drone know-how was essential within the search, Morrison stated, and a search like this may occasionally have taken days with out it.

Watch the Monday information convention that confirmed Maher being discovered lifeless under:

Lacking kayaker discovered lifeless by search groups Monday, Akron Fireplace confirms

Police had been known as to the McDonald’s within the 1800 block of Merriman Highway round 9 p.m. Sunday after Maher didn’t return from kayaking.

Authorities stated Maher was supposed to satisfy his household at a location in Brecksville close to Merriman Highway.

Officers converged on Merriman Highway and the encompassing space to affix Summit County Metro Parks and restoration groups from Macedonia and different businesses to help within the search Sunday night time, police stated.

Authorities continued their search and restoration efforts for Maher on Monday.