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Two fishermen missing near South Australia’s Boatswain Point

Duncan EvansNewsWire
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A large-scale search operation is underway after two fishermen failed to return from checking their craypots.

Water police, SES volunteers, a helicopter unit and local fishermen are all scouring the waters near Boatswain Point, about 330km south of Adelaide.

The location of Boatswain Point in South Australia. Supplied
Camera IconThe location of Boatswain Point in South Australia. Supplied Credit: News Corp Australia

The alarm was raised just before 2.30pm on Tuesday, South Australian Police said on Tuesday.

Boatswain is located in the state’s Limestone Coast region, close to the Victorian border.

More to come.

Originally published as Two fishermen missing near South Australia’s Boatswain Point

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