DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — A Brogue man was found dead on Monday night after drowning while kayaking, officials say.
On May 24 around 11:00 p.m., the York County Coroner pronounced John Beachey, 53, dead after being dispatched to an area in Peach Bottom Township for reports of a likely drowning in a creek area.
Authorities say Beachey had been kayaking with some friends in the area of the Gorge and was reported to have some difficulty.
Beachy was reportedly separated from his friends and possibly drowned in the area of the Gorge, Muddy Creek, or in Peach Bottom Township area.
There will be no autopsy.
Officials say additional information on the incident should be released today.
