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Special Interest => Kayak & Canoe Chat => Topic started by: aussiebasser on October 15, 2014, 11:11:42 AM

Title: Kayaker located safe.
Post by: aussiebasser on October 15, 2014, 11:11:42 AM
UPDATE: Search and rescue, Cleveland Bay (Townsville)

October 15, 2014 at 11:00 am


The Townsville Water Police have located the owner of a semi-submerged kayak found in Cleveland Bay waters near Townsville yesterday.

Earlier, police had held serious concerns for his welfare after the kayak was found around 3.30pm yesterday unoccupied and with a fishing rod on board.

An aerial and sea search failed to locate anyone and police had not been advised of anyone overdue or missing after taking to the water.

This morning, the owner of the kayak made contact with police to advise that he had swum to shore after the kayak had sank and that he was safe and well.

Police would like to thank members of the media and the public for their assistance in this matter.