A significant search-and-rescue effort is underway for two men whose boat has been reported missing between South Australia's Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island as windy weather hits the state.
A significant search-and-rescue effort is underway for two men whose boat has been reported missing between South Australia's Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.A female friend notified police they were missing on SundayThe pair was heading south-east towards Goolwa via Victor Harbor after leaving Coffin Bay on Thursday on their boat called Margrel.
Eyre and Western Local Service Area Superintendent Paul Bahr said strong winds might impact the search later in the day, with search boats staying on-shore this morning. "We're just urging anyone who hears from the men or sees the boat to call the police assistance line on 131 444," Senior Constable Kate Dawson said.Hot and windy weather forecast
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