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Coverage dated October 6, 2026 to October 7, 2026

Body of missing Hood River kayaker found in Columbia River, officials say

Headline from The Oregonian

David Kalousdian's body was recovered from the Columbia River days after his drifting kayak was found, with investigators noting his life vest lacked a recharge kit, making it ineffective.

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  1. KOIN

    'Some sense of closure': Missing kayaker's body recovered in Columbia River (opens KOIN)

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    Deputies recovered the body of a kayaker who went missing in the Columbia River near Hood River last Thursday on Monday afternoon.

  2. The Oregonian

    Body of missing Hood River kayaker found in Columbia River, officials say (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    David Kalousdian's body was recovered from the Columbia River days after his drifting kayak was found, with investigators noting his life vest lacked a recharge kit, making it ineffective.

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