The man was kayaking on Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere. Photo: ODT filesA missing kayaker on Lake Ellesmere is now presumed dead. The 59-year-old Christchurch man was out checking fishing nets when he got into trouble. He was reported overdue about noon on Saturday when he was expected to return a couple of hours earlier. Police said on Monday night due to the amount of time that has passed, they believe they are now searching for a body.

Source: Otago Daily Times January 13, 2020 19:18 UTC