NSRI recovers body of missing kite surfer

CAPE TOWN - The body of a kite surfer has been recovered after a full 24-hour search.

Graham Howes was reported missing on Sunday after he went kite surfing off the shore of Eden on the bay in Bloubergstrand. 

When he did not return, an extensive search began for him, conducted by emergency services and the National Sea and Rescue Institute (NSRI). 

NSRI spokesperson, Craig Lambinon, said their search efforts extended north west of Bloubergstrand towards Dassen Island. 

"During Monday morning, the kite-surf sail and kite-surf board were located and recovered at sea, where later in the day the body of Graham Howes was located and recovered at sea in the search area by the crew of a local motor yacht that had also joined in the extensive search efforts.”