Police recover body of man last seen at campsite near Lake Georgetown

Missing teen found in Lake Georgetown

The Georgetown Police Department says it has recovered the body of an 18-year-old man who went missing Friday night while camping near Lake Georgetown

GEORGETOWN, Texas - The Georgetown Police Department says it has recovered the body of an 18-year-old man who went missing Friday night while camping near Lake Georgetown.

The latest:

Georgetown police said in a Tuesday, Dec. 2 update that the body of Kenley Bommarito was found through underwater sonar.

"We extend our deepest condolences to Kenley’s family and friends as they endure this unimaginable loss," said GPD in a social media post. "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."

GPD adds that this is still an active investigation to identify the exact cause/manner of death and the circumstances.

Georgetown police looking for man last seen at campsite

A missing man was last seen at a campsite near Lake Georgetown on Friday night. Authorities have been looking for him on land and in the water.

Mother describes 'worst nightmare'

Local perspective:

The search is now over. Georgetown police confirmed that 18-year-old Kenley Bommarito was found in Lake Georgetown on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

"We just have to find him," Kenley's mom, Deanna Morris, told FOX 7 on Monday, Dec. 1.

A mother's worse nightmare has now become a reality. 

Kenley Bommarito was last seen around 10 p.m. Friday at a campsite in Sawyer Park, an area only accessible by hiking or by boat. He had been camping with a friend and former classmate, according to his mother, Deanna Morris.

Kenley Bommarito

"He likes to fish, and he likes to hunt. He likes to camp and just be outside," said Morris. 

By Saturday morning, he was reported missing by that friend off of Kenley's phone, according to his mother. 

Georgetown police say crews had been searching on land and in the water with a variety of different tools. Kenley's family even made the drive from San Angelo to look for him. 

"It’s the worst nightmare any mother could go through. I don’t have words to describe how I feel. I'm devastated," said Morris. 

On Tuesday afternoon, Georgetown PD found Kenley's body by using underwater sonar.

Georgetown police sent its condolences to his family and thanked those who took part in the search. As friends and family grieve Kenley's loss, police work to put the missing pieces together. 

Georgetown PD says this remains an active investigation as they work to determine his exact cause of death.