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Search on near Union Bay for missing kayaker

Late-night kayaking excursion goes awry
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This file photo shows a SAR Tech in rescue swimming gear jumping from a CH-149 Cormorant the same as was done during the rescue of a kayaker last month. Search and Rescue personnel are conducting a search for a missing kayaker in Union Bay

Numerous search and rescue units, including 442 Squadron from Comox are in Union Bay this morning searching for a lost kayaker. Reports are that two kayakers were out at sea during the night. One returned to shore; the other did not. The Record will update this situation as it develops.