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One man dead, another missing after fishing trip goes wrong

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One man is dead and another is still missing off the coast of South Australia after a fishing trip went wrong.

The boat capsized about nine kilometres off Cape Jaffa yesterday.

Ian Harding, 84, and his friend Colin Stocks, 72, were on board at the time.

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The search is continuing for a man lost at sea after the body of his fishing mate was found. 9News

Family raised the alarm when the pair failed to return home.

The boat was spotted overturned around the same time.

Divers today were able to examine the submerged boat, finding Mr Harding's body.

The two men were reported missing yesterday off Cape Jaffa. 9News

Mr Stocks is still missing and is feared dead.

Police said the evidence suggested something had gone wrong during the recovery of some pots.

Police will resume their search at first light.

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