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Kayaker comes across body of man floating in Saguaro Lake

Aug 16, 2018, 12:02 PM

(U.S. Forest Service Photo)...

(U.S. Forest Service Photo)

(U.S. Forest Service Photo)

PHOENIX — Authorities were investigating a body found floating at a Phoenix-area lake Thursday.

A woman kayaking at Saguaro Lake called 911 after spotting a head in the water near the boat ramp.

Maricopa County Lake Patrol deputies responded and recovered the body of male.

No other information was immediately available.

Saguaro Lake is a Salt River reservoir located around 40 miles northeast of downtown Phoenix, east of the Bush Highway, in the Tonto National Forest.

It’s a popular recreation spot for boating, fishing and other activities.

Earlier this month, a man drowned at another area lake. On Aug. 5, a sheriff’s office dive team pulled the body of a 42-year-old drowning victim out of Lake Pleasant, north of Phoenix.

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Kayaker comes across body of man floating in Saguaro Lake