Search under way for missing fisherman on NSW south coast
A search is under way for a missing fisherman who was last seen on the NSW south coast.
Emergency services were called to Batemans Bay Marina about 8pm last night after reports a fisherman had failed to return from a fishing trip.
The 56-year-old man had left the marina about 6am in an 8-metre Arvor cruiser and was last heard from about 10am.
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Emergency services were called to Batemans Bay Marina about 8pm last night. NSW Marine Rescue
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Police were alerted about 7.20pm when he didn't return home.
Marine Area Command, along with police, Marine Rescue NSW and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (ASMA) immediately launched a search.
The search involved boats, aircraft and helicopter, however neither the missing man or his boat was found.
Authorities will resume a search today assisted by Surf Life Saving NSW.
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