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Kayaker found dead after missing in Clear Lake
Search and rescue team finds missing kayaker dead in Clear Lake.
In brief
Search and rescue team finds missing kayaker dead in Clear Lake. Karmagit Singh, 37, was found dead in Clear Lake after going missing on Sept. 18, 2026. Originally reported by Sfgate.
Missing kayaker found dead
Karmagit Singh, 37, from Sutter County went missing on Sept. 18, 2026, after leaving home on Sept. 17 to take his kayak to Clear Lake.
Search teams activated
The Lake County Search and Rescue Team, Lake County Boat Patrol, and North Shore Fire Dive Team began searching for Singh on Sept. 18, 2026.
Search focused on Clear Lake
Rescue crews concentrated on Clear Lake shoreline and bodies of water near Highway 20 and Bruner Drive in Lucerne.
Body recovered on Sept. 21
A fisherman reported a floating body on Sept. 21, 2026, leading to Singh’s body being removed from the water.
Cause of death under investigation
Authorities confirmed Singh was not wearing a personal flotation device but found no signs of foul play.
Family condolences issued
The Lake County Sheriff Search and Rescue extended condolences to Singh’s family and thanked responding agencies for their assistance.
The key point
Karmagit Singh, 37, was found dead in Clear Lake after going missing on Sept. 18, 2026.
