Crews searching for missing kayaker in Pike County

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – Crews are searching for a kayaker who disappeared in Pikeville Wednesday night.

Kentucky State Police report 47-year-old Paris Smith became separated from a group of people kayaking in the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River around 10 p.m.

Several emergency and rescue agencies showed up to help in the search.

That search continued through the night and into Thursday morning.

Police say crews remain on the scene.