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Miracle After Missing Kayaker Found Alive

Goran Radic, 73, was rescued after an overnight search involving a police helicopter and marine crews following his failure to return from a crab-fishing trip.

  • On Wednesday, rescue crews located kayaker Goran Radic, 73, alive about 2km south of Middle Beach after an overnight search off the South Australian coast.
  • Radic failed to return from a crab fishing trip about 50km north of Adelaide on Tuesday night, prompting his family to raise the alarm shortly before 11pm.
  • Describing his experience, Radic told News he attempted to navigate toward Kilda overnight but ultimately decided to paddle back. "So I kayaked back, and they found me this morning," he said.
  • Police assessed Radic at the scene and confirmed he appeared in good health despite the overnight ordeal. Authorities thanked the public for assistance in the search efforts.
  • The search operation, coordinated by the Water Operations Unit, utilized Polair with infrared camera capabilities overnight. Anyone with information can contact Police on 131 444.
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Miracle after missing kayaker found alive

A kayaker who went missing off the South Australian coast has been found safe and well after a simple crab fishing trip turned into a survival ordeal.

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Search for kayaker missing off SA coast

Police and emergency services are searching for a kayaker who failed went missing overnight near Middle Beach, north of Adelaide.

·Sydney, Australia
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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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