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The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office was using a helicopter to search the area after the kayaker was reported missing around 5:30 p.m.
PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. — The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has reported a missing kayaker near Memorial Bridge Wednesday evening.
The missing kayaker has been identified by his father as 43-year-old Jeremiah Beck.
PCSO says they received multiple calls reporting a man who “may have” fallen out of a kayak around 5:30 p.m.
Crews were able to locate the kayak, but did not find Beck. They are still searching at this time.
PCSO has a helicopter assisting, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is on site.
FWC released a statement Wednesday, saying they responded after a witness reported seeing a kayaker fall overboard, but did not see him resurface. The Northeast FWC dive team was also deployed, according to the statement.
The investigation is ongoing.