Body Of Missing Tassie Kayaker Found

The body of missing kayaker, Andrew John Donohue, has tragically been found this morning.

Authorities and members of the local community worked tirelessly in the search effort to locate the man in waters south of Robbins Island near Smithton.

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Mr Donohue’s kayak was located by police in waters off Perkins Island about 9.40am yesterday after he failed to return from a fishing trip.

The search area from the air. Image / Tasmania Police

Police say Mr Donohue was not wearing a PFD.

The heartbreaking incident comes just days after another man was found deceased in the waters of Boundary Bay at Great Lake.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.