Emergency services have located a missing kayaker who became separated from their kayak yesterday at Wilmot River.
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Tasmania Police said the man in his 20s was flown out of the area by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
They said he was kayaking with another person in the river yesterday afternoon.
"When he became separated from his kayak and swam down river and to shore where he became stranded," Police said.
"The other man remained in his kayak and made it to shore late yesterday afternoon and called emergency services for assistance.
"The man was flown from the area a short time ago. He was physically uninjured but cold from a night exposed to the weather."
Police said both kayakers had been wearing safety equipment, including life jackets and helmets.
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Molly Appleton
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
