COWLITZ COUNTY, Wash — Washington state authorities have recovered a body believed to be a man who went missing after his kayak capsized Friday night.

Cowlitz County Dive Team recovered a body authorities believe is 28-year-old Robert Chick of Castle Rock.

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office personnel and the dive team responded to Silver Lake after receiving a report that a body was found using sonar.

Authorities say Chick and a companion launched kayaks onto the lake south of Olympia. The pair were paddling back to the boat ramp when both of their kayaks capsized and Chick disappeared.

 

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