Two Illinois kayakers who had been reported missing were found dead near Death’s Door, a dangerous strait between Washington Island and the Door Peninsula in Wisconsin. The deaths highlight the risks of paddling in the area, which is known for difficult waters and a long history of shipwrecks.

Authorities located the pair in Lake Michigan after a search, though the article text provided does not state their identities, the precise circumstances of their deaths or a confirmed cause. Death’s Door is regarded as a hazardous passage because of its currents, changing conditions and maritime history.