Body of missing kayaker recovered in Rehoboth Bay

REHOBOTH BAY (Nov. 7, 2011) – DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents are investigating a boating-related fatality in Rehoboth Bay that occurred over the weekend. After a search by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, fire company members early Sunday morning recovered the body of a kayaker reported missing the previous evening.

The victim has been positively identified as Adam R. King, age 28, of Rising Sun, Md. The Delaware Medical Examiner’s office has determined the cause of death as hypothermia and drowning. According to witnesses, Mr. King had taken the kayak out around noon Saturday to go fishing in Rehoboth Bay, where his body was found the next morning. The victim was wearing a life jacket.

The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife’s Enforcement Section is charged with achieving public compliance through education and enforcement actions that help conserve Delaware’s fish and wildlife resources and ensure safe boating and public safety. Their work includes investigating boating accidents.

Citizens are encouraged to report fish and wildlife and boating violations to the Delaware Fish and Wildlife Enforcement Section at 302-739-4580.

Vol. 41, No. 430