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U.S., Canadian searchers scour south B.C. waters for missing kayakers

Pair last known to be paddling off Central Saanich on Saturday
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Searchers are looking for Daniel MacAlpine, 36, (right) and Nicolas West, 26, (left), who went missing while kayaking between Island View Beach and D’Arcy Island on April 20th, 2024. (Courtesy Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)

The search continues for two men who went missing kayaking between Island View beach and D’Arcy Island Saturday (April 20). A kayak was found Sunday, according to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office.

Daniel MacAlpine, 36, and Nicolas West, 26, were using a blue, two-person kayak.

As of Monday, the search concentrated toward San Juan Island, Lopez Island and through the Haro Straight.

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Christine van Reeuwyk

About the Author: Christine van Reeuwyk

I'm dedicated to serving the community of Oak Bay as a senior journalist with the Greater Victoria news team.
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