The Maine Marine Patrol is searching the waters near the Deer Isle Bridge for a missing sea kayaker according to a press release issued early this afternoon.  The man, a summer resident, overturned his kayak shortly after he launched this moring.  Family members witnessed the event and reported it to Marine Patrol.  Also responding are the Maine State Police/Maine Marine Patrol Underwater Recovery Team, the Maine Marine Patrol aircraft and the US Coast Guard.

Additional information will be provided as updates are available.