Bodies Found in Separate River Kayaking Incidents in Northland, Oregon

Authorities in New Zealand recovered the body of a Northland man who went missing after a solo kayaking trip on the Ruakākā River, with his overturned kayak found near Marsden Point Road. The police, aided by Surf Life Saving New Zealand, conducted a search and located his body near the Princes Street boat ramp, leading to a rāhui being placed on the river to restrict activities. Meanwhile, in Oregon, investigators are probing after a human body part was discovered in the Tualatin River near Rood Bridge Park, following a report from a man floating on the river. Responding crews and law enforcement launched a search involving drones and boats, confirming the recovery of the body part, though details remain scarce. Additionally, a potential kayaking incident was averted in Long Island Sound, where a man was rescued after being found exhausted in the water without a life preserver; his abandoned kayak was later identified and recovered, with no harm coming to the individual. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about water safety and emergency responses in different river and coastal areas.