Emergency crews from both Ottawa and Gatineau are looking for a 57-year-old man after he was reported missing and his boat was found near the Ottawa River in Aylmer.

Police say the 17-foot boat was discovered around 2 a.m. Monday, Aug. 19, 2013.

The search is concentrated on an area from Shirley’s Bay to the shoreline in Gatineau.

A canine unit is also being used to assist in the search.

More to come ….