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Kayak found on Wellington beach after person seen 'struggling'

By 1News Reporters
March 18, 2024
Police are working to locate the owner of this kayak.

Police are working to locate the owner of this kayak. (Source: Supplied)

Police want the public's help to locate the owner of a green kayak found on the beach at Marine Parade in Wellington's Seatoun.

Officers spoke with a witness who is reported to have seen a kayaker "struggling against the wind near Karaka Bay" around 5.30pm on Saturday. The kayak was found yesterday morning.

The police maritime unit, alongside police, began enquiries and area searches yesterday in an attempt to locate its owner.

Police are working to locate the owner of this kayak.

Police are working to locate the owner of this kayak. (Source: Supplied)

"While police have not received any information regarding a missing kayaker in the Wellington Harbour over the weekend, we are working to eliminate this possibility," a spokesperson said.

Anyone with information was urged to call police on 105.

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