Hunt for missing Queensland fisherman after upturned boat found

An urgent sea search is underway after a man failed to return from a fishing trip off North Queensland yesterday afternoon.

The 69-year-old went fishing at around 3pm in Gayundah Creek on Hinchinbrook Island.

He was expected back an hour later.

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When he didn't return and his wife was unable to reach him via radio, she contacted police.

Police launched a search operation late yesterday, locating the man's upturned boat at 2.30am.

The search for the missing man continues today.



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