Missing kayaker: Search underway for man aged in 70s on the Coorong in South Australia

Elisia Seeber
The Nightly
A man aged in his 70 s has gone missing while kayaking along South Australia’s Coorong. 
A man aged in his 70 s has gone missing while kayaking along South Australia’s Coorong.  Credit: SAPOL

A desperate search operation is underway for a missing kayaker after they stopped making regular contact while on a solo adventure along South Australia’s Coorong.

South Australia Police said the man, aged in his 70s, went missing while kayaking southeast of the Murray Mouth, in the Salt Creek area.

They said the man set off on his trip on Monday and the alarm was raised on Wednesday after he stopped checking in.

Sign up to The Nightly's newsletters.

Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox.

Email Us
By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.

PolAir helicopters and Water Operations Police are searching the area in the State’s southeast.

Authorities are urging anyone who saw the man kayaking the Coorong to contact the police assistance line on 131 444

Latest Edition

The Nightly cover for 22-11-2024

Latest Edition

Edition Edition 22 November 202422 November 2024

How a Laos party town became the fatal final destination for at least five tourists in a mass methanol poisoning.