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Two kayakers missing in Lasqueti Island area found safe on Sunshine Coast

Two kayakers reported overdue about 10 p.m. Monday in the Lasqueti Island area were found safe around 10:05 a.m. Tuesday in Welcome Bay on the Sunshine Coast.
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Missing kayaker were sighted by crews on a Cormorant helicopter and coast-guard vessel Cape Cockburn.

Two kayakers reported overdue about 10 p.m. Monday in the Lasqueti Island area were found safe around 10:05 a.m. Tuesday in Welcome Bay on the Sunshine Coast.

Overnight search efforts were hampered by weather, which led to high wind, high waves and low visibility.

The sighting of the kayakers was reported by the crews of a Cormorant helicopter and coast-guard vessel Cape Cockburn.