Update: Missing kayaker found safe after major air and sea search

A missing kayaker has been found safe in a cave following a major air and sea search in west Donegal.

The operation was launched just before 3pm when the man reported himself to be in difficulty close to Owey Island.

Immediately, Malin Head Coast Guard tasked the Sligo-based R118 Coast Guard helicopter, Arranmore RNLI, Bunbeg Coast Guard rescue boat and the Bunbeg shoreline team. A number of other local vessels also assisted with the search.

“Shortly before 5pm, the casualty was located in a cave and arrangements for recovery are being considered,” a spokesperson for the Department of Transport told Donegal Daily.