A search is resuming this morning for a missing kayaker in the Coromandel.
Police were notified of two kayakers in the water in need of assistance of the Thames Coast Road around 4:45pm on Monday.
Senior Sergeant Leo Belay says the man went out kayaking with a friend north of the Waikawau Boat ramp.
The two men were out fishing when the missing man lost his oar.
His friend returned to land to seek assistance and found a member of the public with a boat to assist.
However, when they returned to the spot where the other male was last seen, the man and his kayak were gone.
A kayak was located on the beach early Tuesday morning but there is still no sign of the missing man.
Police Search and Rescue staff and Coastguard are continuing to search the area.
Belay says there is the possibility that the missing man has made it back to shore, and police would like to hear from anyone who may be able to assist with enquiries.
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