Body of missing kayaker found in Brunswick Canyon

The body of a kayaker missing for nearly a week in Brunswick Canyon has been identified as James Eugene Martin, 59, of Mound House.

Martin and Robert (Bobby) White were reported missing on July 2. Their vehicle was found on Wednesday.

Search and Rescue and other emergency personnel conducted searches on Thursday from Deer Run Bridge down the Carson River to Dayton but had no luck finding the men.

Furlong said a kayaker from El Dorado County who wanted to help in the search discovered Martin’s body around noon Saturday and called authorities.

Sheriff Ken Furlong said a swift water rescue team from the Carson City Fire Department recovered Martin’s body, which was lodged in debris in the water, near dangerous rapids, and required specialized personnel and equipment for recovery.

White has not been located. Search efforts continue.

In May, the Carson City firefighters trained for swift water rescue in Brunswick Canyon and at the time warned residents about “strainers,” or submerged objects like tree branches that could trap people who entered the current.

“As a general safety reminder, the Carson area experienced a high volume of rain and snowfall this year, and Carson River waters are abnormally high and fast.”