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| Conditions hamper missing kayaker search on River Usk, Powys | Conditions hamper missing kayaker search on River Usk, Powys |
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| Rescuers hoping to resume their search for a missing kayaker are being hampered by deteriorating conditions. | Rescuers hoping to resume their search for a missing kayaker are being hampered by deteriorating conditions. |
| The man, in his thirties, got into difficulty on the River Usk at Llangynidr, near Crickhowell, shortly before 13:00 GMT on Sunday. | The man, in his thirties, got into difficulty on the River Usk at Llangynidr, near Crickhowell, shortly before 13:00 GMT on Sunday. |
| Search teams later found a kayak similar to the one he was using. | Search teams later found a kayak similar to the one he was using. |
| A BBC Wales reporter at the scene said river levels rose overnight, surfaces were icy and it was not known when the search would begin again. | |
| The man, described as an experienced canoeist with safety equipment, was with eight others out in what Dyfed-Powys Police called "difficult and challenging" conditions. | The man, described as an experienced canoeist with safety equipment, was with eight others out in what Dyfed-Powys Police called "difficult and challenging" conditions. |
| Rescuers searched seven miles (11km) of the river on Sunday, and the operation is due to resume on Monday. | Rescuers searched seven miles (11km) of the river on Sunday, and the operation is due to resume on Monday. |
| However, Radio Wales' Gilbert John, who is at the scene, said worsening conditions meant there was a possible danger to rescuers and it was not known when the search would begin again. | However, Radio Wales' Gilbert John, who is at the scene, said worsening conditions meant there was a possible danger to rescuers and it was not known when the search would begin again. |
| Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the Welsh Ambulance Service, a sniffer dog, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, and the RAF were involved on Sunday. | Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, the Welsh Ambulance Service, a sniffer dog, Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, and the RAF were involved on Sunday. |
| Dyfed-Powys Police said the missing man's family had been informed. | Dyfed-Powys Police said the missing man's family had been informed. |
| Officers also advised people to stay away from the scene due to the treacherous conditions. | Officers also advised people to stay away from the scene due to the treacherous conditions. |
| Water levels were high on the River Usk following heavy rain over the weekend. | Water levels were high on the River Usk following heavy rain over the weekend. |
| Earlier on Sunday, the Usk burst its banks at Llanfoist, near Abergavenny. | Earlier on Sunday, the Usk burst its banks at Llanfoist, near Abergavenny. |
| Simon Woodhead, of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, was one of 45 members searching on Sunday. | Simon Woodhead, of the Brecon Mountain Rescue Team, was one of 45 members searching on Sunday. |
| He said: "The river was out of its banks and the area the river flows through - particularly the top end - is quite gorgy, so it has very very steep muddy sides and the footpaths, which would normally be at the water's edge, were actually under water. | He said: "The river was out of its banks and the area the river flows through - particularly the top end - is quite gorgy, so it has very very steep muddy sides and the footpaths, which would normally be at the water's edge, were actually under water. |
| "Come dark, it was far too dangerous to have personnel in the area so the search was stood down for the evening." | "Come dark, it was far too dangerous to have personnel in the area so the search was stood down for the evening." |
| He said willow beds in the area were an added hazard. | He said willow beds in the area were an added hazard. |