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Body of missing kayaker found

Sunshine Coast RCMP

The body of a man listed as missing after his kayak was discovered without a paddle near Powell River last week has been found.

The news was posted Sunday night on the Facebook page of 48-year-old Jesse Farrand’s sister.

Sunshine Coast RCMP later issued a brief statement Sunday evening announcing the discovery of Farrand’s body just off the Powell River.

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Farrand had last been seen Monday taking his kayak into the water near Roberts Creek Road.

On Thursday, officers had found a kayak believed to be owned by Farrand.

The family praises the efforts of Search and Rescue, police helicopter, and the provincial emergency program to locate him.

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