Major search for missing kayaker

Tess McCracken

14 August 2024 at 5:10 am·1-min read

Police are searching the Coorong in South Australia for a missing kayaker. Picture: SA Police

A desperate search is under way for a missing kayaker who hasn’t been heard from in more than 48 hours.

A man in his 70s set off on a solo kayaking trip on the Coorong, southeast of the Murray Mouth in the Salt Creek on Monday.

The man set off on his solo kayaking trip on Monday. Picture: SA Police

The alarm was first raised after the man stopped making “regular contact”.

PolAir and Water Operations Police are assisting with the search.

Authorities are urging anyone who saw the man kayaking in the area to contact the police assistance line on 131 444

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