Kayaker found safe after empty kayak discovered on Lake Te Anau

Tuesday 10 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 7 reports · updated Wed 11 Jun 2025, 4:04pm

In this story Southern District Police

A kayaker has been located safe and well after their red and white kayak was found floating upside down on Lake Te Anau on Tuesday afternoon. Police had previously appealed for information after finding the unattended vessel alongside a paddle, fishing tackle, and a stainless-steel flask.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 10 Jun 2025, 7:24pm

   Police concerns after empty kayak found on Lake Te Anau (opens in new tab)

   • Paddler safe and well after upturned kayak found on lake (opens in new tab) Wed 11 Jun 2025, 4:02pm
2. The Press via StuffTue 10 Jun 2025, 8:05pm

   Questions over kayak found upside down on lake in Southland (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

3. RNZTue 10 Jun 2025, 8:20pm

   Police asking for help after kayak found upside down on Lake Te Anau (opens in new tab)

4. StuffWed 11 Jun 2025, 7:48am

   Kayak mystery continues in Southland (opens in new tab)

5. NZ HeraldWed 11 Jun 2025, 8:11am

   Lake Te Anau kayak mystery: Police appeal for information after kayak found floating upside down (opens in new tab)

6. The Post via StuffWed 11 Jun 2025, 4:04pm

   Missing kayaker located ‘safe and well’ (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)