Missing Kayaker's Body Found After He Called 911 to Report He Was Drowning

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The body of a kayaker from Washington who vanished on May 13 has been recovered, his mom said

Ty Coone's body was found on June 1, weeks after authorities say he called 911 to report that he was drowning

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A 21-year-old Washington kayaker who went missing weeks ago — after pleading with 911 for help as he was struggling in the water — was found dead early this week, according to his mother.

Michele Scott Duncan confirmed with NBC affiliate KING that Ty Coone's body was recovered on Sunday, June 1.

On May 13, Coone called 911, reporting that he was drowning, according to the Clallam County Sheriff's Office .

"His phone's GPS placed him in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, north of