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| Kayaker found dead on Isle of Wight beach still to be identified | Kayaker found dead on Isle of Wight beach still to be identified |
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| The identity of a kayaker who was found dead on a beach on the Isle of Wight almost a month ago remains a mystery, with police renewing their appeal for help. | The identity of a kayaker who was found dead on a beach on the Isle of Wight almost a month ago remains a mystery, with police renewing their appeal for help. |
| Hampshire police have issued an e-fit of the man, in his 20s or 30s, whose body was discovered in a kayak on Yaverland beach, Sandown on 11 September. | Hampshire police have issued an e-fit of the man, in his 20s or 30s, whose body was discovered in a kayak on Yaverland beach, Sandown on 11 September. |
| The man was last seen at Brighton Canoes in Newhaven, East Sussex, at about 4pm on 8 September, where he was described as having had an Irish accent. | The man was last seen at Brighton Canoes in Newhaven, East Sussex, at about 4pm on 8 September, where he was described as having had an Irish accent. |
| A police spokesman said: “Information has been shared in the force area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, as well as in Sussex and Ireland, however we are no closer to identifying the man and need the public’s help. | A police spokesman said: “Information has been shared in the force area of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, as well as in Sussex and Ireland, however we are no closer to identifying the man and need the public’s help. |
| “We do not know where the man lived, or where he was originally from. | “We do not know where the man lived, or where he was originally from. |
| “The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to try to establish the circumstances.” | “The death is being treated as unexplained and inquiries are ongoing to try to establish the circumstances.” |
| The man is described as white, mid-20s to mid-30s, blue eyes, dark hair, “nice teeth” and well built. He was wearing beige shorts and a blue zip-up jacket. | The man is described as white, mid-20s to mid-30s, blue eyes, dark hair, “nice teeth” and well built. He was wearing beige shorts and a blue zip-up jacket. |
| The kayak was a yellow and black inflatable Sevylor Colorado. |