10:50 am today

Concerns for owner of kayak found floating unattended near Beachlands in Auckland

10:50 am today
The kayak was found floating unattended in the Tamaki Strait between Omana Beach and Beachlands.

The kayak was found floating unattended in the Tamaki Strait between Omana Beach and Beachlands. Photo: NZ Police / SUPPLIED

A kayak has been found floating near Beachlands in Auckland, leading police to be concerned about its owner.

Auckland City District police said a member of the public contacted them at 7.20am on Wednesday about an unoccupied blue and green kayak floating in the water in the Tamaki Strait between Omana Beach and Beachlands.

They said on the kayak was a paddle, a chilly bin and a torch mounted on the front indicating that it was possibly used in the dark.

Police wanted to hear from anyone who recognised the kayak to determine whether its occupant made it to shore safely.

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