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Search for missing fisherman in WA
AAP
A search is underway for a fisherman missing for more than two days after going crabbing off Western Australia's Pilbara coast.
Norman Leslie Bale, 52, set off alone in a dinghy from Back Beach boat ramp, 5km east of Karratha, about 5pm on Friday.
His car was found there but he has had no contact with family or friends since Friday.
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Police believe Mr Bale was planning to travel by boat to Airport Creek to go mud crabbing but may have had engine trouble before he was eventually able to set off.
Mr Bale was reported missing by a workmate at 7.30pm on Sunday, prompting a land and air search.
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