ELLSWORTH COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a drowning at Kanopolis State Lake.
Just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday, deputies and other first responders arrived at the lake on report of a potential kayak-related drowning, according to Ellsworth County Sheriff Murray Marston.
Authorities recovered the body of 47-year-old Brannon Curiel. The Ellsworth County Coroner pronounced him deceased.
In addition to deputies from the Ellsworth County, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Marquette EMS; McPherson Fire Department-Swift Water Rescue; and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad responded to the lake.
Authorities released no additional details on Sunday.