Missing kayaker found dead following search in Cheatham County

CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A missing kayaker has been found dead following a search that took place Thursday afternoon in Cheatham County.

Emergency crews reportedly began searching for the missing kayaker just after 1 p.m. in the Brush Creek Recreational Area in Ashland City.

According to officials, crews also put in boats across the river at The Braxton Condos and sent up drones to search for the missing kayaker.

However, just after 4:30 p.m., the Cheatham County chief deputy confirmed that the missing kayaker was found deceased.

No additional information was immediately released.