Kayaker dies, another missing off Pictured Rocks in UP

Pictured Rocks: Michigan's Upper Peninsula features an awesome shoreline with ancient multicolored sandstone cliff formations. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is on the banks of Lake Superior, and features great sea caves, waterfalls and more. (WDIV)

MUNISING, Mich. – A kayaker died and another paddler was missing Friday in Lake Superior at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, authorities said.

The kayakers were reported missing Thursday night in the Upper Peninsula.

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“One fatality has been confirmed, and crews are continuing to search for the other missing person,” the National Park Service said.

The search included the use of a helicopter and C-130 aircraft, the Park Service said.

No other details were released.