SABINE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) -- The Texas Game Wardens have confirmed that 21-year-old college student Peyton Hughes' body was recovered on Friday at 7:15 a.m. after he went missing on Wednesday in the Toledo Bend Reservoir.

His body was recovered near the Alpine Marina 35 hours after he was reported missing by his fishing coach after he did not return to the launch point at the end of a tournament.

Hughes was involved in the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series, taking part in the pre-fishing activities before the tournament began. He was also a member of the Campbellsville University fishing team, which was participating as well.

The search began on Wednesday night, involving deputies from the Sabine County Sheriff's Office, Texas Game Wardens and additional law enforcement agencies assisti

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