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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
21-Year-Old Kayaker Called 911 for Help Before Vanishing and His Body Was Just Found, Mom Says
The body of a kayaker from Washington who vanished on May 13 has been recovered, his mom said Ty Coone's body was found on June 1, weeks after authorities say he called 911 to report that he was drowning "His spirit, humor, and kindness touched so many lives," a GoFundMe fundraiser organizer wroteA 21-year-old Washington kayaker who went missing weeks ago — after pleading with 911 for help as he was struggling in the water — was found dead early this week, according to his mother. Michele Scott Duncan confirmed with NBC affiliate KING that Ty Coone's body was recovered on Sunday, June 1. On May 13, Coone called 911, reporting that he was drowning, according to the Clallam County Sheriff's Office. "His phone's GPS placed him in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, north of Cline Spit, during a Small Craft Advisory," the department said. "Ty was believed to be fishing from his kayak." Amid search efforts, Coone's kayak, life vest and paddle were initially recovered — but he remained unaccounted for. "Search efforts were launched by the U.S. Coast Guard, Clallam County Sheriff's Office (using a drone with thermal imaging), Park Rangers, Fire District 3, and lighthouse personnel," officials said. Then, nearly 20 days after Coone's vanished, his body was recovered from near Dungeness Spit off the northern coast of Washington, according to KING. PEOPLE reached out to the sheriff's office and Duncan for further comment on Friday, June 6. Officials have not formally identified the body as Coone's, as they reportedly await dental records. However, Duncan told KING that the discovery brings her family some closure while also restarting the grieving process. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a GoFundMe fundraiser launched to help cover the costs of Coone's burial and a headstone and "create a beautiful resting place" where loved ones can visit, he was described as "one of a kind — full of life, laughter, and love." "From dirtbike tracks to bonfire nights, he brought people together and made every moment unforgettable," the organizer wrote. "His spirit, humor, and kindness touched so many lives, and now it's our turn to give back and lay him to rest with the love and dignity he deserves." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Body of missing Clallam County, WA, kayaker recovered
CLINE SPIT, Wash. - The body believed to be of a missing kayaker was recovered Sunday, north of Clallam County. Officials believe the body of the missing kayaker, Ty Coone, was recovered north of Cline Spit in the Strait of Juan De Fuca. Coroners are currently working to confirm the identity through dental records. The backstory On May 13 at approximately 3 p.m., kayaker Ty Coone called 911 in distress, and alerted them he was possibly drowning. According to his family, Coone had been out fishing in his kayak. The U.S. Coast Guard conducted an air and marine search and rescue operation around the GPS coordinates obtained from his phone call. Clallam County Sheriff's Office also used a drone equipped with thermal imaging to assist in the search efforts. The Coast Guard later recovered Coone's kayak, life vest and paddle in the area surrounding the original GPS coordinates. Coone was not found after extensive efforts by the Coast Guard and Clallam County responders, and the search was suspended on May 14 at 10 a.m. The Source Information in this article is from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office. Search intensifies for Travis Decker at Leavenworth, WA campground WA man shot, killed during filming of dog training exercise involving live gunfire 'Belltown Hellcat' testifies in Seattle reckless driving trial—what he said PWHL Seattle lands U.S. hockey legend Hilary Knight as first signing Man found guilty in fatal I-5 crash that killed WA State Patrol trooper To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Miami Herald
Kayaker's body believed to have been found after vanishing at sea, WA cops say
A missing kayaker's body is believed to have been found in Washington weeks after he vanished at sea, deputies and news outlets reported. A body was discovered June 1 off Dungeness, KIRO reported from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said they believe they found Ty Coone, but they are waiting on dental comparisons before it's officially confirmed, the news outlet reported. Coone called 911 at about 3 p.m. May 13 to report himself drowning, McClatchy News reported. Deputies said they tracked his phone's GPS to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, north of Cline Spit County Park, where it's believed he had been fishing, deputies said. Rescuers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, used a thermal imaging drone to search for him, but only his kayak, life vest and paddle were found, deputies said. The search was called off the next day at about 10 a.m., deputies said. After his disappearance, Coone's family and friends held a memorial for him. They are also making a custom bench to put near the water where he went out on his kayak. 'Ty was one of a kind — full of life, laughter and love. From dirtbike tracks to bonfire nights, he brought people together and made every moment unforgettable,' his friend Bryson Morris said in a GoFundMe post. 'The way you smiled on your worst days made me stronger. I will always love coming home from work and seeing you in my driveway, ready to hang out. Thank you so much for matching my energy and being my best friend,' Elandon Washburn said in a Facebook post about Coone. The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates Washington from Canada, and it's part of the Salish Sea.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Kayaker's body believed to have been found after vanishing at sea, WA cops say
A missing kayaker's body is believed to have been found in Washington weeks after he vanished at sea, deputies and news outlets reported. A body was discovered June 1 off Dungeness, KIRO reported from the Clallam County Sheriff's Office. Authorities said they believe they found Ty Coone, but they are waiting on dental comparisons before it's officially confirmed, the news outlet reported. Coone called 911 at about 3 p.m. May 13 to report himself drowning, McClatchy News reported. Deputies said they tracked his phone's GPS to the Strait of Juan de Fuca, north of Cline Spit County Park, where it's believed he had been fishing, deputies said. Rescuers, including the U.S. Coast Guard, used a thermal imaging drone to search for him, but only his kayak, life vest and paddle were found, deputies said. The search was called off the next day at about 10 a.m., deputies said. After his disappearance, Coone's family and friends held a memorial for him. They are also making a custom bench to put near the water where he went out on his kayak. 'Ty was one of a kind — full of life, laughter and love. From dirtbike tracks to bonfire nights, he brought people together and made every moment unforgettable,' his friend Bryson Morris said in a GoFundMe post. 'The way you smiled on your worst days made me stronger. I will always love coming home from work and seeing you in my driveway, ready to hang out. Thank you so much for matching my energy and being my best friend,' Elandon Washburn said in a Facebook post about Coone. The Strait of Juan de Fuca separates Washington from Canada, and it's part of the Salish Sea. Raft takes on water with family of 7 inside after catching on downed tree in WY Couple visiting FL drowns at beach as boogie boarder saves their son, cops say Two men, 72 and 65, still missing after boat sinks off Alaska island, cops say
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Body found off Dungeness believed to be that of missing kayaker
A body has been pulled from the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Clallam County Sheriff's Office believes it is that of a kayaker who went missing in May. On May 13, 21-year-old Ty Coone called 911 for himself to report that the was drowning and struggling in the water. His phone's GPS placed him north of Cline Spit. Deputies say Coone's kayak, life vest, and paddle were recovered that day, but he was no where to be found. The search and rescue team says they believe Coone was fishing from his kayak when he fell in. The U.S. Coast Guard was called in to help with the search. A body was pulled off Dungeness on June 1. Law enforcement will need to wait until official dental comparisons confirm that the body is Coone's, but they believe it is. Coone's friend, Bryson Morris, started a GoFundMe for his family. 'Ty was one of a kind—full of life, laughter, and love. From dirtbike tracks to bonfire nights, he brought people together and made every moment unforgettable,' He wrote. 'His spirit, humor, and kindness touched so many lives, and now it's our turn to give back and lay him to rest with the love and dignity he deserves.' The hope is to raise enough for a burial and headstone. Coone's family held a Sequim memorial service on May 31 at Sequim Community Church. Another local Celebration of Life is set for 7 p.m. Saturday, June 14 at the big barn at 702 Kitchen-Dick Road in Sequim, with music, food and a slideshow, according to the Sequim Gazette.
