Officials continue search for missing kayaker in Lake Erie
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SHEFFIELD LAKE, Ohio (WOIO) - Local and state agencies are continuing their efforts in the search for a missing person after their kayak capsized in Lake Erie on Saturday.
Officials said a 30-year-old man’s kayak capsized at around 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 5.
Sheffield Lake officials described the man as weighing approximately 240 pounds and wearing a lime green life vest, grey shirt and short and with a dark green tandem kayak. Officials suspended the search at around 8:45 p.m., according to a department Facebook post.
A helicopter is also assisting in the search for the missing boater.
The Coast Guard also suspended their search ‘pending further developments’ at 9:10 p.m.
19 News cameras were rolling Sunday as crews resumed their search.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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