Body of missing pro fisherman found in Florida lake

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OKEECHOBEE, Fla. — Authorities recovered the body of a professional angler who went missing during a fishing tournament in Florida last week. CBS News affiliate WPEC-TV reports workers on a commercial vessel located Nik Kayler’s body near the Clewiston water tower on Lake Okeechobee. 

Authorities have not yet released Kayler’s cause of death. 

The 9-year veteran competed with his co-angler, Bill Kisiah, in the Costa Fishing League Worldwide on Thursday afternoon. Search crews located their boat later that evening, about 50 miles away.

According to WPEC-TV, Kayler vanished after strong waves knocked him out of the boat.   

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Workers on a commercial vessel located Nik Kayler’s body near the Clewiston water tower on Lake Okeechobee.   

WPEC-TV

Authorities found Kisiah clinging on to the vessel. He was later treated for hypothermia at a hospital. 

A candlelight vigil will be held Wednesday night at Scott Driver Park for Kayler. 

The incident remains under investigation. 

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