http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/nati...article1619571/

http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=345006&sc=79

"The crew of a coast guard helicopter have found one of two American kayakers reported missing off the coast of Newfoundland. ... The search started around 7 a.m. Saturday morning when the men activated an emergency beacon."

The water can turn mighty rough out there, strong currents, and it's icy cold. From the sounds of it, the search for the second kayaker is a recovery operation. Not sure if the beacon mentioned was a PLB.