RedactedNarrative: Operator of v1 was engaged in paddling out fishing lines in order to drop baits to shark fish. the operator radioed back to shore to advise he had set a bait and was paddling back. 
  
  witnesses then heard the operator yelling for help. due to the time of night, and sea conditions, they were unable to see the operator.  PCSO was notified and PCSO helicopter located the subject in the water however was unable to maintain a visual prior to water rescue arriving on scene.  It is unknown how or why the operator was separated from his kayak, kayak was found floating upright-but swamped.