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ABC News
12 hours ago
- ABC News
Search for missing Sussex Inlet fisher Geoff Buchanan suspended after empty boat located
The search for missing fisherman Geoff Buchanan off the New South Wales coast has been suspended after his empty boat was recovered by authorities. A multi-agency search for Mr Buchanan started on Saturday evening after the Sussex Inlet man failed to return to the Batemans Bay marina. It is believed the 56-year-old was heading towards the continental shelf to catch tuna. About 1:20pm on Tuesday, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority's (AMSA) aircraft located the boat about 80 nautical with east of Narooma. No one was on board. Police said fisherman on board a nearby commercial fishing vessels helped stop the boat in challenging conditions. The boat, a white, 8-metre Avor motor cruiser, will be towed to shore. Police said patrols by Marine Area Command would continue in the coming days. A close friend of Mr Buchanan, and manager of the Batemans Bay d'Albora marina, Mitch Chaffey, said Mr Buchanan was a highly experienced waterman. "Geoff's been around the water his whole life, very experienced in the water and on the water, fisherman, skin diver, who knows his way around a boat," Mr Chaffey said. NSW Police Marine Area Command officer Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Brazzill said Mr Buchanan was a diabetic and police had not ruled out the possibility he suffered a medical episode on board. "The gentleman does have health issues managing diabetes that we're extremely concerned about … we understand he had the medication," Inspector Brazzill said. The search, which was initially focused between Narooma and Bermagui, was expanded on Monday to between Port Stephens and the Victorian border after unconfirmed sightings of the vessel by the public. Inspector Brazzill said using drift modelling, the search area was expanded again on Tuesday to cover 9,200 square nautical miles from Port Stephens to Bass Strait. However, he said there had been a particular focus further out to sea from the south coast of New South Wales on Tuesday. Mr Chaffey said Mr Buchanan had been planning to fish for tuna near the continental shelf and potentially stop for a dive on the way back on Saturday. He said Mr Buchanan was meant to be on the boat with his friend that day but the friend could not make it. "[Mr Buchanan] was very safety conscious," he said. Police said the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger jet, military aircraft, marine rescue and surf life saving vessels had been involved in the search.
RNZ News
15 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Much-loved businessman killed on fishing trip in Fiordland remembered
The missing boat was found shortly after midnight at in Safe Cove on Lake Manapouri. Photo: An Invercargill businessman who was found dead while on a fishing trip in Fiordland is being remembered as full of energy and passion. Southland KIA confirmed on social media that its dealer principal Rick Murrell had died, calling him a much-loved figure in the Southland community, who was larger-than-life, quick witted, and "a character that everyone admired and enjoyed being around". A search was launched when two experienced fishermen did not return from a fishing trip on Lake Manapouri on Sunday night and failed to check in via radio. A local helicopter located the boat in Safe Cove about 12.30am with both men onboard. The other man was taken to hospital in a serious condition, and police said he was recovering well. Police are investigating his death on behalf of the coroner. Southland KIA said Murrell lived life on his own terms and made the most of every moment. "Ricky passed away while enjoying one of his greatest passions, time on his boat, in the dramatic and beautiful scenery of Fiordland," his workplace said. "Fiordland holds a deep and personal history for the Murrell family, making it all the more poignant that Ricky spent his final moments in a place so closely tied to his roots." He left behind his wife and three children. "Ricky will be remembered for his dedication to family, passionate friendship, his laughter, and his sense of adventure," the company said. "He will be deeply missed." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Looking to spot a whale this summer? An expert has tips
Whether in a boat or on the shore, there's nothing like the thrill of seeing a whale in the water. Marine biologist Laura Lilly — who also runs a Facebook page where people can share their whale sightings, capelin and icebergs — has some tips on how to make the most of your time when looking for elusive North Atlantic animals.
The Guardian
2 days ago
- The Guardian
Tourist boat capsizes in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, killing at least 30
A tourist boat capsized during a thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon, killing at least 30 people and leaving several missing. The Wonder Sea boat was carrying about 50 people on a sightseeing the tour of Ha Long Bay, state media reported. A survivor describes how the boat capsized in less than a minute. The official Vietnam News Agency reported that all the tourists were Vietnamese, and that they included several children
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Halong Bay
The boat capsized in one of Vietnam's most popular tourist areas, Halong Bay. Over 35 of the 53 people on board have been confirmed dead, according to Vietnamese state media. A search is ongoing for the rest of the missing passengers.
