BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The body of a 60-year-old man who went missing while windsurfing on the Banana River has been recovered, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
According to FDLE, a medical examiner’s report shows Greggory Johnston, of Merritt Island, drowned while windsurfing during a tropical storm warning. Johnston’s death is now considered the second death caused by Idalia in Florida.
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Johnson went missing Wednesday evening and his car was found in the area of Kelly Park, where crews began their search for the man.
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Johnston’s board and windsurfing sail were recovered on the eastern shore of the river, across from the park, Thursday morning.
News 6 recorded big waves Wednesday close to Kelly Park at Port Canaveral and later saw daring surfers braving the waters at the Cocoa Beach Pier.
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