UPDATE: Located missing man, Portsmith (Cairns)
UPDATE:
A man reported missing from Portsmith yesterday was located safe and well just before midday today. Searchers in a boat located the man in mangroves in Chinaman Creek. The man had become disoriented in the mangroves and became lost. He has suffered from dehydration and exposure to the elements and has been taken to the Cairns Hospital. Police would like to thank all those who were involved in the search.
Police and emergency crews are presently undertaking a search for a Cairns man missing in the Portsmith area.
The 60-year-old was last seen at his workplace in Redden Street at Portsmith at around 5pm yesterday after telling family and work colleagues he was intending to set some crab pots in a nearby tidal creek area immediately after work.
The man failed to return home within a reasonable time and family members then contacted his work place. Work colleagues conducted a foot search of the area but were unable to locate him.
Police were advised of the situation late last night and a search of the area was commenced at first light this morning.
Police and State Emergency Service personnel are conducting a search and rescue operation in a tidal mangrove area south of Redden Street and are being assisted by a helicopter search crew and officers from other agencies.
The missing man is described as being a Caucasian male, of proportionate build, fair complexion and greying hair. He was last seen wearing a blue high visibility work shirt with blue trousers and tan coloured work boots.
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