Toronto Police Service is conducting a search for a 78-year-old man who vanished after launching an inflatable kayak into the Humber River on the evening of Friday, September 18, 2026, at approximately 20:55 EDT. The senior citizen has not been located more than a week after the incident, prompting authorities to intensify efforts along the river corridor.
Police officials confirmed that the missing individual entered the water on the river’s main channel near a popular paddling area. Responders deployed divers, surface patrols and aerial resources to locate the kayak and its occupant. The search has been expanded to include downstream sections of the Humber River as well as adjacent banks where currents could have carried the vessel.
The Toronto Police Service emphasized that the investigation remains active and that officers are coordinating with municipal emergency teams and local volunteers. Search teams continue to sweep the waterway each day, checking for signs of the kayak, personal effects or any indication of the missing man’s whereabouts. Authorities have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact the police.
The disappearance adds to a series of recent water‑related incidents in the city, prompting officials to remind residents of the risks associated with recreational paddling, especially for seniors. The police investigation will remain open until the missing kayaker is found or his status is determined.