Located Kayak, Shafston Reach, Brisbane River

Water police are appealing for public assistance to speak with the owner of a kayak which was located today at South Brisbane, Queensland Police say.

A person was seen paddling on the kayak at 1.45pm on the Brisbane River between Mowbray Park and the Story Bridge.

A short time later the kayak was seen drifting unattended and water police subsequently located the kayak wedged beneath a pontoon near Mowbray Park.

A double ended aluminium paddle with blue blades was located on the pontoon (pictured).

Any person who may have seen the kayak or has further information is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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