LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Authorities are investigating the discovery of a body in Cache Creek over the weekend.

A kayaker reported finding the body of a man in the water on Sunday afternoon.

Lt. Corey Paulich of the Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the remains of a deceased male were recovered from Cache Creek approximately a half mile from the dam, on the west or lake side of the dam.

“The identity and cause of death are pending autopsy later this week,” Paulich said.

He added, “We do not have any reported missing persons that match the description of the deceased.”

Paulich said the agency also is waiting for the autopsy to determine the individual’s race.

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