UPDATE, May 4 | The Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery team recovered the body of a 20-year-old Olathe man Monday morning in Clinton Lake.
A Douglas County Sheriff's Office spokesperson said crews located the body of the kayaker in an area near where witnesses reported he went under around 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Crews spent several hours Sunday night searching for the man but suspended the search at darkness.
Crews returned to the lake at daylight Monday morning to resume their search.
ORIGINAL REPORT | Water rescue crews are searching for a boater who went missing in Clinton Lake Sunday evening, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said.
Crews responded to Clinton Lake near Clinton Marina on a report of a boater who tipped over in a kayak, went into the water and did not resurface.
Officials said they received the call at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
The Douglas County Underwater Search and Recovery team suspended the search Sunday night due to darkness and will resume Monday morning.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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