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JUST IN: Tragic ending for missing paddler in the Mzimkhulu River

The alarm was raised when his kayak and cellphone washed up at The Block, near Port Shepstone. 

A full search was launched earlier today (June 4) for a missing paddler, who was kayaking in the Mzimkhulu River.

The man is believed to be in his early 70s.

The alarm was raised when his kayak and cellphone washed up at The Block, near Port Shepstone.

The Mzimkhulu river mouth.

Glen Preston of Med-Evac said the Saps Search and Rescue, NSRI Shelly Beach and his team from Med-Evac responded to search for the missing man.

Preston. confirmed that his body had been recovered.

This story will be updated as soon as more information comes to light.

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