Thoughts go out to his friends and family.A BOAT discovered unmanned at anchor in Western Port Bay last night has prompted fears its owner may have died.
Police began searching for the 64-year-old Benalla man after he was reported missing at about 7pm.
They found the boat at about 8.30pm in waters just off Pelican Island in Victoria's east, near Phillip Island.
He is believed to have gone fishing by himself.
The Air Wing, SES, police, volunteers and rescue coordinators searched for the man throughout the night.
The search is continuing.
Fisherman feared drowned in Western Port Bay
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Fisherman feared drowned in Western Port Bay
I get an aweful feeling when reading news headlines like this....Quote from the Heralsd-Sun Website this morning 10/05/2011 http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/more-n ... 6052956549
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Re: Fisherman feared drowned in Western Port Bay
Not good smh
On a side note, why do so many go out alone, it's really not worth it I don't think.
On a side note, why do so many go out alone, it's really not worth it I don't think.
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Re: Fisherman feared drowned in Western Port Bay
Not the outcome anyone would want
Thoughts go out to his friends and family.
Thoughts go out to his friends and family.
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Re: Fisherman feared drowned in Western Port Bay
Anyone know if they found him :?
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Re: Fisherman feared drowned in Western Port Bay
Thanks for the quick reply, very sad.Brett wrote:Yes they found him, deceased, down near Rhyll.
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