Gatineau man missing while paddleboarding on Ottawa River
Robson Florentino, 38, last seen Saturday entering the water near Andrew Haydon Park. Police seek public help locating him.
Ottawa police are searching for a Gatineau resident who disappeared while paddleboarding on the Ottawa River on Saturday evening.
Robson Florentino, 38, was last seen entering the water on a paddleboard around 5:30 p.m. from the Gatineau side of the river, across from Andrew Haydon Park in the west end. Police said there are concerns for his well-being.
Florentino is described as having brown hair, standing five feet seven inches tall with a muscular build. He was wearing red board shorts and a baseball hat at the time of his disappearance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the West Division Staff Sergeant's Desk at 613-236-1222, ext. 2912, and refer to case number 2026-146879. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).