PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a 71-year-old fisherman was discovered Saturday in Treasure Island, according to St, Petersburg Police.
Police say Saturday morning at 9:46 a.m., the wife of John Kotulick, 71, reported him missing.
He left to go fishing in his kayak yesterday evening and never returned.
Officers located his truck at the Jungle Prada launch.
The St. Pete PD Marine Unit, the Coast Guard and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s helicopter searched the water. His kayak was found near a waterfront home on Treasure Island.
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His body was later found at 2 p.m. in the water near Treasure Island.
The cause of death has not been determined. However, no foul play is suspected.
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