Overview
- Garcia, 27, and Montemarano, 25, were reported missing Saturday night after sending a selfie from near the Ponquogue Bridge during a kayaking trip.
- Police located Garcia’s work van parked at the end of Shinnecock Avenue in Hampton Bays shortly after the missing persons report.
- Two kayaks and two paddles were found washed ashore near Shinnecock East County Park around midday Sunday, helping narrow the search area.
- Search efforts involved Southampton Town police units, New York State Police divers, drones, ATVs, a Suffolk County helicopter, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
- Authorities have not released causes of death and ask anyone with information to contact the Detective Division at 631-728-3400, the tips hotline at 631-728-3454, or email crimtips@southamptontownny.gov.