A man went missing from a yacht that caught fire and sank in Sydney's Parramatta River. Police are searching for Christopher Hudson, last seen on Christmas Day. A witness reported seeing a man jump from the burning vessel, but no one has been located.
Police are conducting a search for a missing boater who hasn't been seen since several weeks prior to his vessel catching fire and sinking in the Parramatta River on Saturday afternoon. The yacht, which was attached to two dinghies, was docked at Rodd Island — the small island encompassed by The Bay Run — off Rodd Point, in Sydney ’s inner west, when the blaze ignited around 12:15 pm. Fire and Rescue NSW successfully extinguished the boat fire, but the vessel ultimately sank.
Christopher Hudson, the 52-year-old owner of the yacht, was last observed on a dinghy on Christmas Day. 'Police have been in contact with a witness who reported seeing an individual jump from the burning vessel; however, no one has been located,' NSW Police stated on Tuesday. 'Police hold concerns for the missing boat owner,' NSW Police added. He is characterized as having a Caucasian appearance, a slender build, and standing approximately 175cm to 180cm tall. He has a shaved head and green eyes. Police divers are meticulously examining the damaged vessel, its contents, and the surrounding waters as the police operation continues in the area. Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information regarding the incident or Hudson's whereabouts is strongly encouraged to contact the police
MISSING PERSON BOAT FIRE PARRAMATTA RIVER SYDNEY AUSTRALIA
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