The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday for a 21-year-old kayaker who went missing in the Hood Canal near Hazel Point after his kayak overturned Friday night.
The missing man, who was last seen in a black hoodie and was not wearing a life jacket, was with a friend when they capsized around 10 p.m., according to the Coast Guard.
As the two tried to swim ashore, one of the kayakers reportedly lost sight of his friend. When he got to land, he was able to call 911 for help, triggering search efforts.
Coast Guard Sector Puget Sound launched a search campaign, which included an Air Station Port Angeles MH-65 Dolphin helicopter aircrew, a 45-foot response boat and the 87-foot USCGC Blue Shark. The Jefferson County sheriff’s office and local fire and rescue crews also assisted in the search.
In total, Coast Guard crews conducted 12 searches, covering 43 square miles. Search efforts were suspended pending new information.
Officials have not released the identity of the missing kayaker.