The Georgetown Police Department announced the recovery of the body of 18-year-old Kenley Bommarito, who had been missing since Friday night after he was last seen at a campsite near Lake Georgetown, as reported by FOX 7 Austin. The police utilized underwater sonar technology in their search, leading to the discovery on Tuesday.
Kenley's tragic end has elicited a wave of condolences, with the police expressing "our deepest condolences to Kenley’s family and friends as they endure this unimaginable loss," a sentiment also echoed by the local community, residents like Rachel Satterlee, who has lived in Georgetown her whole life, told CBS Austin.
The search efforts that began Saturday morning saw Kenley's family, including his mother, Deanna Morris, who drove from San Angelo, joining the hunt for her son and his friend, who reported him missing, had been camping together at Sawyer Park. She described the ordeal as "the worst nightmare any mother could go through" to FOX 7 Austin.
The Georgetown Police Department has not yet determined the exact cause or manner of Kenley's death investigation continues as they work to assemble the pieces of this harrowing puzzle, they thanked the community and everyone involved stating, "We also extend our sincere appreciation to all the agencies, organizations, and volunteers who helped and to all who offered up prayers and words of encouragement," as per CBS Austin.
