A father remains missing off a Torres Strait island despite extensive search efforts after the discovery of an unmanned outrigger canoe. 7NEWS
The vessel was found 100m offshore fromon Wednesday afternoon, triggering a major sea and air search for the missing 38-year-old man.
The paddler was last seen about 3.45pm, before his hat was found on Channel Rock by a member of the public.Efforts to find him in the channel between Horn and Thursday Islands had been bolstered by members of the tight-knit community, acting Inspector Andrew Pool said. “The missing man has strong ties to the community here and is a much-loved and valued father, partner, son and friend to many and everything possible is being done to locate him,” he said on Friday.No more items of interest have been found, he said.
“As time progresses, grave fears are held for the man’s welfare and every support is being offered to his family,” Pool said. “The search will continue until nightfall, with several water police vessels along with private boats, and rotary aircraft taking part.”
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