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North Vancouver RCMP have recovered the body of a deceased kayaker from the Capilano River. The 48-year-old man from North Vancouver was by himself in the water.

“Our condolences to family and friends,” from the North Vancouver RCMP on Twitter.

Recovery of the deceased kayaker from Capilano River has been completed this morning. The 49 year-old male kayaker was from North Vancouver and was by himself on the water. Our condolences to family and friends. — North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) January 30, 2018

The search for a “kayaker in distress” on the Capilano River became a recovery operation amid high water on Monday.

The recovered effort was delayed over night because the river was too swollen.

Capilano River has calmed a bit since last night – but still dangerous. Crews will attempt to recover body of drowned kayaker this a.m. @GlobalBC pic.twitter.com/CzhKUMEPum — Jordan Armstrong (@jarmstrongbc) January 30, 2018

The North Vancouver RCMP initially said “multiple agencies” were involved in a search, and that water levels and volume were at “extreme levels.”

Emergency services responding to kayaker in distress on the Capilano River. Search is active with multiple agencies involved. Water levels and volume are at extreme levels. Caution in and around rivers is advised! — North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) January 30, 2018

Police later updated the situation and said they were trying to recover someone.

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Search for North Vancouver male kayaker is now a recovery operation. Emergency crews are dealing with darkness and swift water conditions. Further media updates will be made as this recovery unfolds. — North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) January 30, 2018

But then even the recovery mission was called off and resumed this morning.

Recovery operations of the deceased kayaker at Capilano River have stopped for the night. Efforts will resume in the morning. Remember to use extra caution around all fast moving waters during all rain advisories. — North Vancouver RCMP (@nvanrcmp) January 30, 2018

The search came amid heavy rain conditions in Metro Vancouver and some surrounding areas.

Environment Canada warned that a “moisture-laden frontal system” would continue to bring rain to the northern parts of Metro Vancouver, as well as Howe Sound and the Fraser Valley.

The agency warned that heavy downpours can “cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.”

North Shore Rescue said it had members on the scene at the lower Capilano River for a “river rescue.”

The rescue organization later said all further updates would come from the RCMP.