Concern is growing for Tony Higgins, who is missing in rough waters off South Australia's South Coast, after debris was found in the water yesterday. Locals say it will be a 'miracle' if he survives.
Mr Robinson yesterday told the ABC he was worried for his friend's safety, and hopeful he would be found floating in the ocean in a life jacket.
Alexandrina Mayor Keith Parkes this morning said the outlook "doesn't look too good" for Mr Higgins and the Margrel. "In those conditions on this coast, if the boat hasn't been sighted or found by now, it would indicate something has happened, and if something has happened, the boat has sunk or something like that," Mr Parkes said.Volunteer Sea Rescue boats on a choppy Encounter Bay as part of the search yesterday.Sea Rescue volunteers conducted a search for several hours yesterday morning but were forced to return to shore as weather conditions worsened.
The former commodore of the Goolwa Regatta Yacht Club said it was possible the boat had come loose from itsHe said he felt for the searchers, particularly the many volunteers.Mr Parkes said wooden boats often leaked some water, which could be exacerbated in heavy weather.
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