Body of Northumberland teen kayaker recovered from the sea near Blyth
The body of a teenage kayaker from Northumberland, who went missing in the water last month, has been recovered by police
The body of a teenage kayaker from Northumberland, who went missing in the water last month, has been recovered by police
Police say the body of 19 year old Michael Henry, from the Rothbury area, was found in the sea near Blyth on the 26th of July.
Police received a report via HM Coastguard on the 7th of July just after 9.15pm of a man being in the water near Boulmer.
It was reported that a kayak with two men capsized, with one of them being able to swim to a buoy before being rescued by the Coastguard.
In a tribute to Michael, shared last month, his family said:
“We would like to thank everyone for all their love, kindness and support now and throughout Michael’s life; it was that love and kindness that made him the marvellous person he was.
“Michael was a much-loved son, brother, grandson, nephew, team-mate and friend; a keen sportsman who loved the outdoors.
“Michael was preparing to go travelling this summer and hoping to start university next academic year. Michael will be forever in our thoughts, and we will miss him.
“Our thanks go to the emergency services and everyone who is helping to search for Michael.”