The men set out on a kayak and paddleboard from their cove without their cellphones, intending to explore the lake.

Two men who were reported missing on Lake Lanier in Forsyth County were found safe at a hotel the next morning after they got lost while paddleboarding.

Local authorities said Thursday that the boaters had been safely located after a search began Wednesday night.

Authorities, including the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, Marine Unit, Fire Department and Georgia State Patrol responded to reports of two men missing around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday.