Coastguard Kapiti Coast volunteers launched Mills Albert Rescue to investigate after a kayak was reported drifting unattended about 500 metres offshore. Fishing gear remained on board, raising concerns that a kayaker may be missing.
Police, Paekākāriki Surf Club, and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter are all involved in the search effort.
Police are asking anyone who recognises the kayak, or who may have information that could help identify the owner, to contact the 105 service and quote event number P064619223.
Further details will be provided as they become available.
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