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Camper lost in Okanagan Highland found after all-night search – but kayaker remains missing

A camper lost in the Okanagan Highland has been found – but the search for a missing Kelowna kayaker continues.

Teams from Central Okanagan Search and Rescue went looking for a 24-year-old man who disappeared in the Browne Lake area last night.

<who> Photo credit: RCMP </who> The search for missing kayaker Zygmunt Janiewicz continues.

They searched until 4 a.m., at which point they made plans to resume the operation in the morning.

“Because our guys had been going wide open since Friday, we called Vernon and Penticton search and rescue for mutual aid,” said COSAR search manager Duane Tresnich.

<who> Photo credit: COSAR

“More than a dozen volunteers responded Sunday morning to assist our crews.”

The missing camper was found by a four-wheeler near Fish Lake and driven back to his camp.

<who> Photo credit: COSAR

"He was fortunate," said Tresnich.

"People need to be aware that temperatures in the high country are just above freezing at night and they should bring appropriate clothing."

<who> Photo credit: COSAR

The search for missing kayaker Zygmunt Janiewicz, however, has not yet resulted in a happy ending.

The 71-year-old was last seen on Friday afternoon after launching his kayak from the shoreline of the 3000 block of Abbott Street.

COSAR crews are searching for Janiewicz from the air again this afternoon.



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