Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTom JeffreysMonday 03 August 2026 19:09 BSTThe body of Michael Henry, 19, has been recovered (Northumbria Police)The body of Michael Henry, a 19-year-old kayaker missing since his boat capsized off Northumbria, has been recovered.Mr Henry, from the Rothbury area, was found in the water off the coast of Blyth on 26 July.He had been missing since 7 July when his kayak, carrying two men, overturned near Boulmer.The second man involved in the incident was rescued by the coastguard after reaching a buoy.Mr Henry's family previously released a statement on 15 July, describing him as a much-loved son, brother, and keen sportsman, and thanked everyone for their support.In fullMichael Henry: Body found in search of missing teen whose kayak capsized off Northumberland coastMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in