Police and SES personnel are working to recover a body in a difficult position within a rock formation off the coast of Cape Arid, believed to be the missing fisherman. The family of the 36-year-old fisherman have been informed of the situation. The search is ongoing at Cape Arid, nearly two hours’ drive east of Esperance, after the man slipped off the rocks into the water near the mouth of Thomas River on Saturday afternoon.
The incident was reported to police around 2:20pm on Saturday, when the fisherman went missing while with a family member. Despite search efforts, he has not been located since the incident occurred. The difficult position of the body within the rock formation is complicating retrieval efforts, with both police and SES personnel working to recover the body from the area off the coast of Cape Arid.
Cape Arid, located east of Esperance, is known for its rugged coastline and challenging conditions for fishermen. The search for the missing fisherman has been ongoing in this remote area, further complicating recovery efforts for the police and SES personnel involved. The community and authorities are working together in hopes of bringing closure to the family of the fisherman who tragically slipped off the rocks into the water during the incident.
The family of the missing fisherman have been notified of the situation, as efforts continue to recover the body believed to be that of the 36-year-old man who went missing off the coast of Cape Arid. Police and SES personnel are working together to navigate the difficult position of the body within the rock formation, complicating retrieval efforts in this rugged and remote area near Thomas River.
Despite the challenging conditions and difficult terrain, search efforts are persisting in the area off Cape Arid, as police and SES personnel work to recover the body of the missing fisherman. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in fishing along the rugged coastline, prompting increased awareness and caution among fishermen in these challenging environments. The community is coming together to support the family during this tragic time, as efforts continue to bring closure to the situation.
As the search and recovery efforts continue off the coast of Cape Arid for the missing fisherman, police and SES personnel are tirelessly working to retrieve the body from the difficult position within the rock formation. The family has been informed of the situation, and the community is rallying around them during this difficult time. The incident serves as a sobering reminder of the risks involved in fishing along rugged coastlines, emphasizing the importance of safety and caution in these challenging environments.
