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West Australian
29-04-2025
- West Australian
Salmon Holes rescue: Emergency services suspend search for man missing from notorious fishing spot
The search for a missing Katanning man who slipped off the rocks while fishing at Salmon Holes near Albany has been suspended pending any new information. Police said despite an extensive search, the man has not been located. Two boats from Albany Sea Rescue along with police divers, drones and other surveillance equipment were used in the search over Friday, Saturday and Monday. The 29-year-old man slipped off rocks at about 1.30pm on Friday afternoon and was in trouble in the water, prompting an emergency services call out. Salmon Holes beach and car park were reopened on Tuesday morning. Crews from Albany SES, Albany Career Fire and Rescue Service, Albany Fire and Rescue volunteers and St John WA responded to the incident, which was reported at 1.35pm on Friday. The beach is a popular fishing spot 10km south of Albany and notoriously dangerous — a 29-year-old woman was swept out to sea while fishing on the rocks in March last year with a bystander swimming to her rescue. A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson said rock fishing could be dangerous for even the most experienced fisher. 'Rock fishing is extremely dangerous, even calm days can quickly become dangerous,' they said. 'DBCA urges people to use anchor points installed at Salmon Holes and wear a life-jacket, the safest option is to always fish from the beach.' It was the second time in a week emergency services were called to Torndirrup National Park after a female hiker fell down a ravine at Stony Hill on Easter Monday.
Perth Now
29-04-2025
- Perth Now
Search for man missing at notorious fishing spot suspended
The search for a missing Katanning man who slipped off the rocks while fishing at Salmon Holes near Albany has been suspended pending any new information. Police said despite an extensive search, the man has not been located. Two boats from Albany Sea Rescue along with police divers, drones and other surveillance equipment were used in the search over Friday, Saturday and Monday. The 29-year-old man slipped off rocks at about 1.30pm on Friday afternoon and was in trouble in the water, prompting an emergency services call out. Salmon Holes beach and car park were reopened on Tuesday morning. Crews from Albany SES, Albany Career Fire and Rescue Service, Albany Fire and Rescue volunteers and St John WA responded to the incident, which was reported at 1.35pm on Friday. The beach is a popular fishing spot 10km south of Albany and notoriously dangerous — a 29-year-old woman was swept out to sea while fishing on the rocks in March last year with a bystander swimming to her rescue. A Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions spokesperson said rock fishing could be dangerous for even the most experienced fisher. 'Rock fishing is extremely dangerous, even calm days can quickly become dangerous,' they said. 'DBCA urges people to use anchor points installed at Salmon Holes and wear a life-jacket, the safest option is to always fish from the beach.' It was the second time in a week emergency services were called to Torndirrup National Park after a female hiker fell down a ravine at Stony Hill on Easter Monday.
West Australian
25-04-2025
- Climate
- West Australian
Salmon Holes rescue: Emergency services head to Torndirrup National Park where person is in trouble in water
Emergency services have been called to Salmon Holes, a notoriously dangerous fishing spot on the south coast, where a person is in trouble in the water. Crews from Albany SES, Albany Career Fire and Rescue Service, Albany Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service and St John WA are responding to the incident, which was reported at 1.35pm on Friday. The beach is a popular fishing spot 10km south of Albany and notoriously dangerous — a 29-year-old woman was swept out to sea while fishing on the rocks in March last year with a bystander swimming to her rescue. It is the second time this week emergency services have been called to Torndirrup National Park after a female hiker fell down a ravine at Stony Hill on Easter Monday. More to come.
West Australian
24-04-2025
- West Australian
Albany Highway crash: Man dies at scene of horror Narrikup collision, 52-year-old transported to hospital
A 30-year-old man has died after his vehicle and another car collided on Albany Highway near Narrikup on Thursday morning. The man was driving a white Nissan Micra on Albany Highway near Red Hill Road at about 6.30am when he collided with a grey Holden Rodeo Utility. He died at the scene from his injuries. The 52-year-old driver of the ute was taken to Albany Health Campus with serious injuries. Police, St John WA, Albany Career Fire and Rescue Service and Mt Barker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service attended. Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and appealing for witnesses to come forward with information or dashcam footage which can be uploaded online or reported Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The part of the highway between Narrikup and Mt Barker remains closed with a diversion in place via Muir Highway, Denmark-Mount Barker Road and Spencer Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Man killed in Albany Highway collision, road remains closed
Major Crash investigators are examining the scene. Credit: Rebecca Parish / Supplied Melissa Sheil and Eliza Kavanagh PerthNow A 30-year-old man has died after his vehicle and another car collided on Albany Highway near Narrikup on Thursday morning. The man was driving a white Nissan Micra on Albany Highway near Red Hill Road at about 6.30am when he collided with a grey Holden Rodeo Utility. He died at the scene from his injuries. The 52-year-old driver of the ute was taken to Albany Health Campus with serious injuries. Police, St John WA, Albany Career Fire and Rescue Service and Mt Barker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service attended. Major Crash investigators are examining the scene and appealing for witnesses to come forward with information or dashcam footage which can be uploaded online or reported Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The part of the highway between Narrikup and Mt Barker remains closed with a diversion in place via Muir Highway, Denmark-Mount Barker Road and Spencer Road. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814. A detour is in place. Credit: Main Roads Western Australia
