DMR - Maine Department of Marine Resources

05/05/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/05/2026 11:30

Maine Marine Patrol Searching for Missing Sea Kayaker

May 5, 2026

LITTLE DEER ISLE, Maine - The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge for a missing sea kayaker. The man, a summer resident, overturned his kayak shortly after he launched this morning. Family members witnessed the event and reported it to Marine Patrol. Also responding are the Maine State Police/Maine Marine Patrol Underwater Recovery Team, the Maine Marine Patrol aircraft, and the US Coast Guard.

Additional information will be provided as updates are available.

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