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Two Bodies Found In Search For Missing Fisherman

Posted Saturday, October 6, 2018 12:08 AM , updated Friday, January 17, 2020 2:32 AM

A second body has been found at sea during a search for four men who failed to return from a fishing trip off the coast of Perth.

But the other two men, as well as the group's boat, are still missing after an overnight fishing trip to Rottnest Island turned to tragedy.

Two bodies were found west of Garden Island on Friday afternoon and they are yet to be formally identified, police say.

The first was located about 1.30pm on Friday and the second was spotted at 5.40pm in the same vicinity.

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It comes after concerned family members raised the alarm on Thursday evening when the group failed to return from their trip.

READ MORE: Search For Missing Fisherman Lost 200 km From Queensland Coast Continues

A 50-year-old boat owner, his brother, his 24-year-old son and another family member, 31, left Woodman Point near Fremantle on Wednesday night.

An air and sea search continued at first light on Saturday with 10 boats, two jetskis and a helicopter involved.

They are looking for the 5.5 metre boat named Yeah Buoy, which has not sent a distress signal.

No emergency calls have been received from the men.

More to come.

Featured Image: AAP.

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