Crews Still Searching For Kayaker

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM

Search crews are preparing a focused underwater search for a missing kayaker in Grays Harbor County.

Search crews are preparing a focused underwater search for a missing kayaker in Grays Harbor County. Sixty-three-year-old Jeffrey Damasiewicz left Preachers Slough in a blue kayak Wednesday afternoon and never returned. Boats, drones and a Coast Guard helicopter searched for several days before authorities identified an area of interest. Anyone who has spotted the blue kayak or knows something that could help should call 360-533-8765

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