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Keldy Ortiz | NorthJersey

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP – Police closed off Splitrock Reservoir on Monday as they looked for a missing kayaker, fire officials said.

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Boonton Fire Chief Ed Robillard said they received a 911 call around 2:30 p.m. to assist Rockaway Township officials. Police closed off all entrances to Splitrock Reservoir.

Rockaway Township Police could not comment on the investigation.

Councilman Tucker Kelley said a rescue search was called off at 8:30 p.m.

Fire departments from local municipalities, including Denville and Pequannock Township, arrived at the scene, Robillard said.

William Westhoven contributed to this report.