Overturned kayak found in river prompts Nanaimo RCMP to seek tips on possible missing person

Nanaimo RCMP are seeking information on a possible missing person, after an overturned kayak was found floating in the Nanaimo River on Tuesday.

Mounties say the kayak was found around 2:45 p.m. floating among a group of logs near the Nanaimo River Park in the Thatcher Road area.

The discovery kicked off a large search, involving police, the Cranberry Volunteer Fire Department, paramedics and a medical helicopter.

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Crews scoured the shoreline and a nearby log boom but were unable to locate any sign of a kayaker.

“At this time, our detachment has not received any reports of overdue or missing persons,” Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien said in a media release.

“Investigators have also checked in with nearby police jurisdictions with similar results.”

The recovered kayak is described as a bright green one-person plastic Pelican.

Anyone who recognizes the boat or has information on its owner or the search is asked to contact Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.

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