Body believed to be that of missing man found off of Powell River

POWELL RIVER (NEWS 1130) — Mounties say a body, believed to be that of a missing kayaker from Roberts Creek, has been found off of Powell River.

Jesse Farrand was last seen taking his kayak into the water near Gibsons early in the evening on August 19.

Days later, the RCMP made a plea for information, asking anyone who may have seen him to come forward.

On August 22, guests at an Airbnb in Powell River noticed a kayak on the beach where they were staying.

“It was believed that it had possibly fallen off a boat until they read the article in the Coast Reporter about the missing kayaker and contacted Powell River RCMP,” police said.

On Sunday evening, the RCMP said a body had been found.

Out of respect for the family, Mounties said no further information would be provided.

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