Bodies of 2 Chicago-area kayakers found off Washington Island in Door County, Wisc.
Chicago Sun-Times
Last updated: August 5, 2026
Two kayakers, David Thalman and Francesca Warick, from the Chicago area went missing near Washington Island in Door County, Wisconsin. A rescue operation initiated on Sunday transitioned into a recovery mission as their bodies were discovered.
- The Door County Sheriff's Office confirmed that the search for the missing kayakers, David Thalman and Francesca Warick, concluded with the recovery of their bodies. The incident occurred in the waters near Washington Island. What started as a rescue effort on Sunday ultimately became a recovery operation. The sheriff's office is overseeing the investigation into the circumstances surrounding their disappearance and death. Further details regarding the cause of the incident were not immediately available.
