US EditionBody of Missing Minnesota Man Found in Jackson Lake
Bruce's Legacy used advanced sonar technology to locate a body at 420 feet depth after a year-long search for missing kayaker Wesley Dopkins, who disappeared during high winds without a life jacket.
- On Sunday, Bruce's Legacy located a body in 420 feet of water in Jackson Lake, with remains recovered the same day, believed to be Wesley Dopkins.
- Dopkins set out June 15, 2024 and was later separated by high winds; his foldable Oru kayak, paddle, and dry bag were found floating off Moose Island near Leeks Marina.
- Bruce's Legacy, known for advanced sonar, returned last week to deploy specialized sonar that located remains after initial searches by National Park Service rangers, boats, ground teams, dog units and a Teton County Search and Rescue helicopter failed.
- The Teton County Coroner's Office will confirm whether the remains are believed to be a Minnesota kayaker, as park officials urged visitors to wear properly fitted life jackets.
- This incident comes amid a drowning on Jackson Lake this summer, with park officials praising the nonprofit for its deep-water recovery capabilities.
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The body, found more than 120 meters deep on Lake Jackson, would be that of Wesley Dopkins, a Minnesota kayaker who disappeared in June 2024.
Body of missing Minnesota man found in Jackson Lake
The following is a news release from the National Park Service, Grand Teton: JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) — On Sunday, September 7, 2025, nonprofit search and recovery organization Bruce’s Legacy located a body believed to be Wesley Dopkins in Jackson Lake. On Monday, September 8, Bruce’s Legacy successfully recovered the remains. Dopkins, of St. Paul, MN, has been missing since June 15, 2024. Bruce’s Legacy, known for its specialized sonar technology, …
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