Update – Missing man, Swain Reefs (Yeppoon)
An extensive air and water search for a crew member missing in waters near Swain Reefs, 200km north east of Yeppoon, has so far failed to locate any sign of the man.
The 35-year-old man was last seen on the boat around 2am on Sunday and crew raised the alarm with authorities at 4am after not being able to find the man on board.
The search area has been thoroughly covered from the sea and air in the days since the man’s disappearance was discovered.
Officers have consulted other agencies about the status of the search and have briefed family members.
The decision to suspend the search is based on expert advice which suggests the man could not have survived this long in the water.
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