Kayaker swept away in lower Illinois River
Summary
Drowning Oklahoma Today in Oklahoma: On June 20, around 4:30 p.m., a 49-year-old man was kayaking downstream on the lower Illinois River when his kayak became caught in a log jam. He got out of the kayak to walk around the obstruction and was swept downstream by the current. His body was recovered from the river on the evening of June 21.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jeremy Brasuell | Unknown | Fatal |
Original reporting
Kayaker swept away in lower Illinois River