Mass search underway for a missing kayaker in Dwellingup State Forrest

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Mass search underway for a missing kayaker in Dwellingup State Forrest

A large-scale search is underway for a missing kayaker in the Dwellingup, about 100km south of Perth.

Kayaker Francis Ernest Nelson, 66 — also known as Frank — went missing early Saturday morning in the Nanga Brook area.

About 8.50am, his canoe and paddle was located near Bob’s Crossing on the Murray River, which flows through the Dwellingup State Forrest.

Mr Nelson’s vehicle was found parked on Murray Valley Road.

WA Police are leading search which is being conducted from the ground and in the air — with drones, mounted police, and other specialised equipment deployed as daylight fades.

Police officers from Dwellingup, Pinjarra, and Rockingham stations and five State Emergency Service (SES) crews from Australind, Rockingham-Kwinana, Armadale, Murray, and Bunbury have been called to the area.

The Dwellingup region is known for recreational activities which use its extensive forests and waterways, such as hiking, camping, mountain biking, kayaking, and swimming.

In winter, higher water levels create fast rapids in the upper section of the Murray before it begins to recede in spring and summer.

If you have any information please call WA Police 131 444, report to your local police station, or contact ****** Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via their

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