60 year old fisherman missing off Carnarvon

The AAP are reporting a search is underway for a 60 year old man who went missing on his way to a fishing trip at Islands off the coast of Carnarvon. A rescue plane and boats have been deployed to search for the man.

According to the reports, Police said it was believed the man left about midday on Monday to meet a friend off the Bernier and Dorre Islands, about 50km off the coast, but the man didn't arrive.