A four-day search for 63-year-old fisherman Tony Andeliero has been suspended after his empty boat was found drifting near Windang Island. Despite efforts by Marine Rescue NSW, Surf Life Saving NSW, and the State Emergency Service, Mr Andeliero was not located. Agencies will continue to look for him during their regular patrols.
Tony Andeliero's fishing boat was found empty and drifting on Friday night.Authorities will continue to look for the 63-year-old while conducting their regular patrols.Share article
It's believed the experienced local fisherman launched his boat from Port Kembla boat ramp, leaving his vehicle and trailer in the nearby car park. "Imagine hitting a 3-foot pothole every 10 metres," Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said on Monday."So crews, unfortunately, can get a little bit beaten up."
MISSING FISHERMAN SEARCH SUSPENDED WINDANG ISLAND NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIA
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