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Report ID# 118152

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  • Caught in a Natural Hydraulic
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  • Cold Water

Accident Description

While kayaking with a group on the Melezza River in Switzerland, Bren Orton became trapped in a recirculating feature and did not resurface. Authorities and friends are tirelessly continuing their search efforts, and at this time, Bren is considered missing. His body, missing since May 16, was found in southern Switzerland in Lake Maggiore on Thursday, May 30, Swiss police said.

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