Search continues for missing kayaker in New Brunswick

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4 days ago

Chloe Allain is pictured at the Point-du-Chene Wharf on July 25, 2025. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
The search for a missing kayaker in the Shediac, N.B., area continued Friday morning.
Maj. Trevor Ackland, a spokesperson for the Joint Task Atlantic/Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax, said family members of the missing person contacted the Coast Guard on Thursday around 3 p.m. saying a family member went out on a yellow kayak, but did not return.
'Multiple agencies are involved, including Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Halifax, the RCMP, Canadian Coast Guard and civilian volunteers,' said Ackland in an email.
Chloe Allain was handing out flyers on the Pointe-du-Chene Wharf for her missing cousin Luc Bourgeois on Friday.
Allain said her cousin left the wharf Thursday morning and his kayak and life jacket were later found near Caissie-Cape.
She said search and rescue teams starting looking for the 34-year-old right away.
Luc Bourgeois
Luc Bourgeois (right) is pictured. (Source: Facebook/Chloé Allain)
'They looked all night,' said Allain.
Allain said a lot of friends and family are also actively searching for Bourgeois.
Luc Bourgeois search
A group of people are pictured during the search for missing kayaker Luc Bourgeois. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
'Everybody who can help and wants to help is helping,' said Allain. 'Everybody is looking, and I truly believe we are going to find him.'
Canadian Coast Guard vehicle
A Canadian Coast Guard vehicle is pictured at the Shediac Yacht Club in Shediac, N.B. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
Just after noon, Allain posted an update on Facebook.
'We are still actively searching for Luc. His kayak, life jacket and phone have been found, but key things like his fishing gear, sandals, and swimsuit are still missing,' she posted.
Shediac
The water off Shediac, N.B., is pictured. (Derek Haggett/CTV Atlantic)
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