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An air and sea search has so far failed to find any sign of the missing fisherman. Pic - CQ Rescue

Search for missing fisherman continues in Whitsundays

11/04/2022

A search is continuing for a fisherman, who has been missing in waters off the Whitsundays for several days.

Lee Eastham was last seen at the Pioneer Bay boat ramp in Airlie Beach around 4:30pm on Thursday.

He and his black-and-white dog were reported missing on Saturday after they failed to return.

For the full story, see: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-11/search-for-missing-fisherman-lee-eastham-whitsundays/100981414

By Melissa Maddison/ABC Tropical North

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