Staff report 

An investigation by the Comal County Sheriff’s Office is underway after two kayakers from Kyle who were reported missing were found dead Sunday.  

Authorities have identified the kayakers as Tanner Earp, 17, and his brother Larry Earp, 25, of Kyle. The kayakers were found in the water by boaters near Boat Ramp 1 at Skyline Drive at Canyon Lake Sunday morning. 

According to a CCSO release, the two brothers were reported missing at 9:18 p.m. Saturday after they didn’t return home. The brothers had launched their kayaks from Jacob Creek’s Park at Canyon Lake. 

During a search of Canyon Lake and the lakeshore overnight, authorities recovered the kayaks belonging to the men. No one was inside of the kayaks. 

The search resumed at sunrise on Sunday. Boaters found the bodies of the two men and notified law enforcement. 

Both men were pronounced dead at 11:35 a.m. by Comal County Justice of the Peace No. 4 Judge Jennifer Saunders and an autopsy has been ordered. 

The family was given notification of their passing. The investigation is ongoing. No further information is available at this time.