POLICE NEWS: Search for missing fisherman near Weipa

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Police are searching for a missing fisherman in the ocean near Weipa. Picture: QPS

A major air and ocean search for a man who went overboard off the coast of Weipa has entered its second day.

The 27-year-old man is believed to have disappeared from a fishing boat near Evans Landing early yesterday morning, with a mayday call received at about 4.20am.

Rescue planes, helicopters and boats have been searching for the man in the waters off Weipa.

Police are continuing with the search southwest of the town. 

The missing man was reportedly wearing an orange hi-vis shirt and thongs when he disappeared.

If you have information for police about this, or any other, incident, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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