The search is over for a missing man from East Longmeadow who died in a kyacking accident on Hampton Ponds.
Fire officials say the body was found- concluding a five day search.
“On behalf of the Westfield Fire Department and all our partner agencies, I want to express our deepest condolences to this young man’s family,” said Chief Egloff. “This is a very sad day, but I hope they can take some comfort in the knowledge that people from across Western Massachusetts supported the efforts to find their loved one.”
Chief Egloff said Westfield firefighters recovered the body of an adult male from the water just before 11:00 Sunday morning.
“It was very important to all of us that we undertook that process with respect and dignity for the deceased,” he said.
Both the District Attorney and Medical Examiner are investigating.