Wallet of missing South Australian boatie found washed ashore during search

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Wallet of missing South Australian boatie found washed ashore during search
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Police say the chances of finding missing SA boatie Tony Higgins alive are diminishing after his wallet was found among other personal items washed ashore south of Adelaide.

Personal items including a wallet belonging to missing South Australian boatie Tony Higgins have been found washed ashore, police have confirmed.Police say the chances of finding him alive are diminishingInspector Gus Sickerdick said Mr Higgins's wallet was found in a bag with his ID inside, as well as keys and glasses.

Police said the search efforts have been hampered by "very poor" weather conditions over the past couple of days. "We always hope we do find him alive. Obviously as it goes on, the chances of doing that are diminishing," Inspector Sickerdick said.A life buoy and jerry cans were among debris discovered earlier.

"Those items included a small bag in which were some glasses, a couple of sets of keys," Inspector Sickerdick said.

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