The U.S. Coast Guard has recovered the body of a kayaker from Maine near Liberty Point on Campobello Island in New Brunswick, Canada.

Coast Guard Search Located Body of Maine Man in Canada

The body of Martin Spahn of Augusta was found near Raccoon Beach during an air and water search that included the U.S. Coast Guard and the Canadian Coast Guard. His age was not released.

Officials said the kayak was overturned and it appeared it had capsized, according to WGME TV News.

Officials Found Personal Items in Kayak

Inside the kayak, authorities found personal belongings including a cell phone, car keys, a passport and charts of the area.

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