Unoccupied Kayak Recovered from River Derwent After Precautionary Search
Police have launched an appeal for information about the craft after crews confirmed there was no risk to life.
Overview
- An unoccupied kayak was found drifting on the River Derwent near Workington Bridge, triggering a search by emergency teams.
- Maryport Coastguard and Maryport Rescue retrieved the kayak and searched the river before standing down when no one was found to be in danger.
- Cumbria Police joined the response and are asking anyone who owns the kayak or has information to contact them and quote incident number 232.
- Authorities reminded the public to call 999 and ask for the coastguard in coastal or water emergencies and to use the police non-emergency number 101 or online reporting for other information.
- The incident followed standard procedures for small-craft sightings on busy summer waterways and underscores the need for clear ownership marking and prompt reporting of abandoned craft.