Iowa kayaker found dead more than a week after going missing

Lina PortmanMay 28, 2024

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Missing Iowa kayaker found dead in Winneshiek County

The body of a missing 39-year-old kayaker, Justin Limkemann, has been found in Winneshiek County, the sheriff's office said, according to KCRG. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said it saw what it believed to be a body in Upper Iowa. River near Lundy Bridge in Winneshiek County Monday shortly before 2:30 p.m. Decorah firefighters were able to confirm the sighting and recovered the body of the missing kayaker shortly after. Limkemann, of Frederika, Iowa, had been missing since May 18. Investigators said he was alone when he drove into the upper Iowa River. After he was reported missing, searchers found his capsized kayak in the middle of the river, just below the upper dam, along with several other items belonging to him. Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google PlayGet the latest headlines from KCCI

DECORAH, Iowa (KCRG) —

The body of a missing 39-year-old kayaker, Justin Limkemann, has been found in Winneshiek County, the sheriff's office said, according to KCRG.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources said it saw what it believed to be a body in the upper Iowa River near Lundy Bridge in Winneshiek County shortly before 2:30 p.m. Monday.

Decorah firefighters were able to confirm the sighting and recovered the body of the missing kayaker a short time later.

Limkemann, of Frederika, Iowa, had been missing since May 18.

Investigators said he was alone when he drove into the upper Iowa River. After he was reported missing, searchers found his capsized kayak in the middle of the river, just below the upper dam, along with several other items belonging to him.

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