Missing fisherman found

Search for missing fishermen

A fisherman missing off Carnarvon has been found.

The 60 year old skipper was found off Dorre Island

It is believed he man went out about midday yesterday to meet a friend off the Bernie & Dorre Islands to go fishing.

The friend did not meet up with the man and he returned to port yesterday afternoon.

He found the missing skipper’s car and trailer still in the carpark.

A search started around the Koks Island group, about 50km west of Carnarvon.

Water Police coordinated the search with Carnarvon Volunteer Marine Rescue.