Updated: Search for Missing Kayaker off Cape Henlopen
June 8, 2022/
Update (9 a.m., June 8): The missing man was located by a DNREC marine vessel just before 9 a.m. on the rocks of the inner wall. He was checked by EMS and was reported in good condition.
Original post (3 a.m., June 8):
Multiple agencies are searching for a missing man who reportedly went kayaking yesterday morning and has not returned. His van was eventually discovered near the Cape Henlopen fishing pier. But he and his kayak are missing.
He is described as an avid and experienced 71-year-old kayaker.
Several fire companies, state troopers, park rangers, Coast Guard and Trooper 2 have been participating in the search.
