Body recovered from Tetons lake is believe to be missing kayaker from St. Paul

A body inferred to be a Minnesota kayaker who disappeared at Jackson Lake in western Wyoming more than a year ago has been detected by a recovery gang Wesley Dopkins of St Paul was last seen paddling on the lake on June according to Grand Teton National Park authorities His foldable kayak paddle and dry bag were determined floating on the lake s east side soon after he disappeared A search using a helicopter boats ground teams and dogs did not find him at that time park officers disclosed Tuesday in a comment A nonprofit search and recovery organization ascertained the body Sunday and recovered it Monday from a depth of about feet Official identification by the Teton County Coroner s Office was still pending but characteristics of the remains and where they were discovered suggested they were Dopkins according to the comment Dopkins was not wearing a life jacket when he was seen paddling from Elk Island to Waterfalls Canyon on the west shore What happened to him is still unknown but hypothermia is a common hazard in chilly Wyoming waters Jackson Lake is a large reservoir on the Snake River at the foot of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park Related Articles Sharon Anderson a colorful thorn in the political eye dies at UMN function workers poised to begin striking over labor contract St Paul homeowners face bigger tax burden as other property values fall Fall arts and entertainment Paul McCartney Farm Aid and the Jonas Brothers are coming to an arena near you Fall arts and entertainment From traditional galleries to outdoor installations fine-art exhibitions tell personal and cultural stories