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Body of a missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake

First responders are searching for missing kayaker on Percy Priest Lake
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The body of a missing kayaker has been recovered from Percy Priest Lake.

73-year-old Don Slusser from Pittsburgh, PA was a well-known marathoner and he and his wife were camping at Seven Points. They had spent the past two days kayaking.

First responders were called around 8:30 last night after he disappeared as the storm moved through the area.

The Slussers are considered to be world-record holders for most miles run by a married couple at more than 300,000 miles.

Do you have more information about this story? You can email me at kelly.broderick@newschannel5.com.

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