Kayak Found In Search Of Missing Montville Man (UPDATE)

Update: A kayak has been found as crews search for a Montville man who has been missing after he went fishing, NBC Connecticut reports. It is not clear if the kayak belongs to the missing man Lyle Dagenais.

MONTVILLE, CT — State Police Troop E-Montville are searching for missing Montville man.

On Feb. 19 at 11:24 PM, Montville Police received a call from a residence in Montville about a family member that had been missing, State Police said. The male, Lyle Dagenais, 31, had left the residence at 11:00 AM to go flounder/fluke fishing in the local area. Lyle took three fishing poles, a tackle box, and an gray/orange 11 foot kayak, State Police said.

Lyle was last seen in the Montville area and was going fishing on the Thames River. Lyle's vehicle has been located at a boat launch in the town of Montville without the kayak or fishing poles, State Police said. Lyle is a white male approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, 140 lbs, clean shaven with brown hair. Lyle was last seen wearing a gray "I love NY" hooded sweatshirt, dark colored jeans or khakis, and hiking boots. Lyle may possibly be wearing a hat.

A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter, a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Vessel, Connecticut State Police Trooper 1 Helicopter, Montville FD Marine Unit, and additional local and State Police/FD personnel are currently searching the area for Lyle, State Police said.

Anyone that has any information regarding the whereabouts of Lyle Dagenais, is asked to please contact Connecticut State Police Troop-E at 860-848-6500.