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10/02/2014
Police Search For Missing Kayaker
A 34-year-old kayaker has gone missing on the River Usk at Llangynidr near Crickhowell, shortly before 13:00 GMT on Sunday.
He is believed to have got into difficulty while kayaking with a group where the water levels are thought to be high after heavy rain.
Search teams have found kayak similar to the one he was using.
The other eight members of the kayaking group are safe and well.
The relatives of the missing man have been informed.
Dyfed-Powys Police, The Welsh Ambulance Service, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and the coastguard are taking part in the search.
(CVS/CD)
He is believed to have got into difficulty while kayaking with a group where the water levels are thought to be high after heavy rain.
Search teams have found kayak similar to the one he was using.
The other eight members of the kayaking group are safe and well.
The relatives of the missing man have been informed.
Dyfed-Powys Police, The Welsh Ambulance Service, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team and the coastguard are taking part in the search.
(CVS/CD)
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