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RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KALB) - The body of a missing boater in the Red River has been recovered.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said the body of Shane Gregory Kile, 45, of Deville, was recovered from the Red River around 8 a.m. on April 20. His body was turned over to the Rapides Parish Coroner’s Office to determine an official cause of death.
LDWF said they first got word of the missing boater around 11:30 p.m. on April 18 and immediately began searching, alongside the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Pineville Fire Department, Alexandria Fire Department and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office.
LDWF said three boaters left the Buhlow Recreational Landing on the Red River around 9 p.m. on April 18. Shortly after heading out, the boat struck a rock jetty, which caused the boat to capsize and sink, forcing those on board into the water. Two of the boaters were able to swim to safety and call for help.
The LDWF Enforcement Division will be the lead investigative agency for this fatal boating incident.
LDWF also added that all three boaters were not wearing personal flotation devices at the time of the incident.
The Red River Waterway Commission will reopen the Buhlow Boat Ramp on the Red River on Tuesday, April 21, at 8 a.m.