Body of missing kayaker located in bay
ESCANABA — The search for a missing kayaker in Little Bay de Noc has ended. The body of a 29-year-old male from Lower Michigan was recovered at 1 p.m. Tuesday in about 14 feet of water.
The search for the man was in its third day. The Delta County Sheriff’s Office said the man was kayaking alone in Little Bay De Noc off of Stonington and was reported missing Sunday evening after he did not return.
Search crews were dispatched and the water and land were extensively searched into the night. At around 2 a.m. the kayak was located floating upside down about a half-mile offshore.
Search crews continued searching all day Monday, May 6, with no results, and continued searching Tuesday.