Update: Body of missing kayaker found off Door Co.

WFRV-- On Wednesday at about 09:20 a.m. the Door County Dive Team located the body of the missing kayaker. He was located about 100 yards from Horseshoe Island off of Peninsula State Park.

The Door County Sheriff Patrol Boat along with the Sturgeon Bay Police Boat were transporting the Dive Team to the location where the kayak was initially found when the body was located in the water.

The Medical Examiner was notified and responded to the park. They will be conducting an autopsy on Thursday.

The kayaker was identified as 20-year-old Joseph D. Quagliano. He is from Salem, WI. He was not wearing a personal flotation device.

Quagliano was reported missing Saturday night. 

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