Urgent search for missing man after boat vanishes on Murray River
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
A 39-year-old man has gone missing after taking a small boat onto the Murray River near Tocumwal.
Patrick Evans, 39, is missing after taking a small boat onto the Murray River near Tocumwal on the Victoria and NSW border. He was last seen at Pebbly Beach campground about 10.30am on Friday and is believed to have headed out fishing around midday.
When Mr Evans failed to return and could not be contacted, emergency services launched an urgent search. The operation involved NSW Police, NSW Maritime, Victoria Police, divers and the State Emergency Service. Police and his family are gravely concerned for his safety.
Mr Evans is described as caucasian, about 175cm tall, of thin build, with a brown moustache and medium-length brown-blond hair. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police or crime stoppers.
How it is being reported
- Urgent search for missing man after boat disappears on Murray RiverA solo fishing trip on the Murray River near Tocumwal has sparked a major search, with grave fears held for a missing 39-year-old man.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 05:26
- Urgent search for missing man after boat disappears on Murray RiverA solo fishing trip on the Murray River near Tocumwal has sparked a major search, with grave fears held for a missing 39-year-old man.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 05:26
In this story: Patrick Evans · Murray River · Tocumwal · Pebbly Beach campground · NSW Police · Victoria Police
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