Body Found in Search for Missing Kayaker

A body has been found during the search for Michael Henry, 19, whose kayak capsized off the Northumberland coast on July 7.

• Henry was from the Rothbury area of Northumberland.
• 2 men were in the kayak when it capsized near Boulmer.
• The second man reached a buoy and was rescued by the coastguard.
• Northumbria Police conducted the search over nearly a month.

Why it matters: Henry had been missing since July 7. His family had paid tribute to him, describing him as a keen sportsman.

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What’s next: Formal identification has been completed and a coroner's report has been prepared.

• The exact circumstances of the capsize have not been publicly detailed.
• The coroner's findings have not yet been released.