A Michigan man is missing after kayaking on the White River northeast of Montague and Whitehall on Sunday, June 14, with a friend, according to Michigan State Police.
The man, Justin Wolfiss, 44, entered the river at Sischo Bayou around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, but did not arrive with his friend at the end point of their trip.
The Michigan State Police are being assisted by Blue Lake Township Fire Department and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in the Muskegon County search effort.
Wolfiss and his friend were traveling downstream toward the Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery, near Diamond Point, when they were separated early in the 3- to 4-hour trip, police said.
The friend, police said, waited several hours for Wolfiss to arrive after reaching Diamond Point around 7 p.m.
Wolfiss’ vehicle remains parked at Sischo Bayou. Family and friends have not heard from him.
He was last seen wearing a T-shirt with birds on it and shorts.
Police say he was operating a green-colored kayak.
The incident remains under investigation. Residents with information should contact the Michigan State Police Grand Rapids Post at 616-866-4411 or call 911.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
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