Missing Brit kayaker, 29, feared dead after being sucked underwater in Swiss river four days ago
A BRIT extreme kayaker is missing and feared dead after disappearing in a river in Switzerland, reports say.
Bren Orton, 29, became trapped by currents beneath the surging water on the Melezza River in the Ticino Region.
The Brit kayaker, who has 57,000 Instagram followers, filmed himself kayaking down a river in Italy less than 48 hours before vanishing.
Cops and specialist search teams have now been on the hunt for Bren since he went missing around 2.45pm on Thursday.
Italian police are also said to have been helping the search efforts.
The Brit, who achieved a world record in 2018 by kayaking down a 128-foot-high waterfall in Mexico, was reportedly dragged down into the water by recirculating waves.
Cops said he was sucked out of his kayak and hasn’t been found since.
Bren’s disappearance was announced by Pyranha, who makes the Brit’s high-performance kayaks.
The company wrote: “‘It is with a heavy heart that we announce an accident involving Bren Orton.
“While kayaking with a group on the Melezza River in Switzerland, Bren became trapped in a recirculating feature and did not resurface.
“Authorities and friends are tirelessly continuing their search efforts, and at this time, Bren is considered missing.”
Bren’s family and pals fear he has died but cops haven’t confirmed anything yet.
A spokesman for Ticino Police said: “Shortly before 2.45pm in the area of Palagnedra, a man who was previously in a kayak was reported missing in the Melezza river.
“The searches – currently unsuccessful and still ongoing – began immediately and involve agents from the cantonal police and, in support, from the Ascona police as well as rescuers from the Locarnese and Valli Ambulance Service.”