Gregory Kile Obituary, Death; The community of Deville is mourning the tragic death of 45-year-old Gregory S. Kile, who lost his life in a fatal boating accident on the Red River in Rapides Parish.
According to the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the incident occurred on April 18 near the Buhlow Recreational Landing. Officials say three boaters launched onto the river around 9 p.m. when their vessel struck a rock jetty shortly after entering the water, causing it to capsize and sink.
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Investigators reported that all three occupants were thrown into the Red River. While two individuals managed to swim to safety and call for emergency assistance, Kile was unable to escape the water.
A large multi-agency search effort was launched, involving the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, Pineville Fire Department, Alexandria Fire Department, and the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office. After nearly two days of searching, Kile’s body was recovered from the river on April 20 at approximately 8 a.m.
Authorities confirmed that none of the individuals aboard the boat were wearing personal flotation devices at the time of the crash, a factor that remains part of the ongoing investigation into the tragedy.
The sudden loss has left family, friends, and the Deville community in deep sorrow as they come to terms with a life cut short in a devastating water accident. Loved ones are remembering Kile with grief and fondness, while struggling to process the unexpected nature of the incident.
Officials have extended their condolences to the family and continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, urging water safety awareness as recovery efforts conclude.