Searchers discover paddle as hunt continues for P.E.I. man reported missing from kayak trip
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NINE MILE CREEK, P.E.I. — Police say searchers have discovered a paddle close to Level Prim as the trouble to discover a man who by no means returned from a kayak journey to St. Peters Island continues.
Greater than 50 volunteers from P.E.I. Floor Search and Rescue are concerned within the seek for Kieran Stewart, who deliberate to kayak alone and camp for the night time on St. Peters Island on June 10.
He didn’t return as anticipated on June 11.
Stewart’s car was positioned in Rice Level, whereas the kayak was recovered within the water about 5.5 kilometres off Level Prim.
RCMP assets, together with police canine, drones, a ship and a helicopter, are additionally concerned within the search alongside three Coast Guard vessels and a ship from the North River Hearth Division.
A Cormorant helicopter and a Hercules fixed-wing plane supplied by the Canadian Armed Forces are additionally combing the realm. Extra plane assist has been contributed by Transport Canada and PAL Aerospace.
Stewart is described as five-foot-six and weighs about 150 kilos. He has thinning, brief blond hair and gray eyes. He was final seen carrying dishevelled denims with a patch on one knee and brown mountaineering boots.
Anybody with info on the whereabouts of Stewart is requested to contact Queens District RCMP at 902-368-9300.
