Scott Donaldson. FILE
Transtasman kayaker Scott Donaldson created a scare today after his tracker failed to update his position for several hours.
Supporter John Funnell said they became concerned as the last report received from his Spot Tracker was at 11.37pm last night.
"Attempts were made to contact him on his satellite
phone to no available," he said.
"After further discussions with Scott's control centre and the Rescue Coordination Centre of NZ, a search area was defined and an aircraft departed from Taupo to Scott's last known point.
"With 10 minutes of the aircraft becoming airborne information was received that Scott had sent a text message to Bob McDavitt at 7.15am and a decision was made to return the aircraft to Taupo.
