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Body Found In Missing Kayaker Search

Body Found In Missing Kayaker Search

A body has been found in the search for a missing kayaker off the coast of Southampton.

Stephen Taylor, 54. set off from Lee-on-Solent at around 11.30am yesterday in his blue kayak with the intention of paddling to Lepe beach.

The experienced canoeist had been in touch with his wife throughout the day, but she raised the alarm when he failed to return home late in the evening.

Hampshire Police said the body discovered by search teams had not yet been formally identified, but that Mr Taylor's family had been informed.

It is believed there may have been a sighting of Mr Taylor, from Gosport, at around 10.50pm last night by a passing vessel.

A coastguard helicopter, rescue teams and lifeboats were launched to search off the coast of Hill Head, Hampshire.