US EditionMissing Kentucky College Student Found Dead in Texas Reservoir
Peyton Hughes, 21, went missing during pre-tournament practice and was found deceased after a multi-agency search at Toledo Bend Reservoir, Texas, officials confirmed.
- Campbellsville University student and kayak angler Peyton Hughes was found dead at Toledo Bend Reservoir in Texas on September 26, 2025.
- Hughes was reported missing on September 24 after not showing up to a planned meeting during practice sessions ahead of the Bassmaster Kayak Series tournament set for September 27-28.
- Search efforts led by Texas Parks and Wildlife officers involved multiple agencies, dive teams, and local fire departments to locate Hughes’ kayak and recover him from the water.
- Chase Anderson, CEO of B.A.S.S., expressed deep sorrow over Peyton Hughes' passing and described him as a dedicated and skilled young angler with great potential.
- The incident has prompted condolences from officials and peers, with ongoing investigations and communications from B.A.S.S. and Texas authorities indicating support for Hughes' family and community.
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Texas Game Wardens searching for missing college student on Toledo Bend Reservoir
SABINE COUNTY, Texas (KETK)-- The Texas Game Wardens are seeking the public's help in finding missing 21-year-old college student, Peyton Hughes, who was last seen on Wednesday on the Toledo Bend Reservoir. Police searching for missing man last seen in Tyler Courtesy of the Texas Game Wardens Courtesy of the Cajun Navy 2016 According to the Texas Game Wardens, Hughes is a student at Campbellsville University in Kentucky and was pre-fishi…
B.A.S.S. mourns death of Campbellsville University angler
Sept. 26, 2025 B.A.S.S. mourns the death of Campbellsville University angler HEMPHILL, Texas — B.A.S.S. confirmed today that Campbellsville University angler Peyton Hughes has died following a search on Toledo Bend Reservoir in Texas. Hughes had been reported missing Sept. 24 after failing to arrive at a designated meeting place while pre-practicing for the Bassmaster Kayak Series event scheduled for Sept. 27–28. Authorities were notified by Hug…
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