A major sea and air search is underway for a missing fisherman in waters off Queensland's Hervey Bay.
Key points:
- The fisherman was reported missing yesterday afternoon
- Police are trying to locate Paul Brazier via his mobile phone
- Four boats, a helicopter and plane are involved in the search
Paul Brazier, 37, left the Urangan Boat Harbour about 1.30pm on Monday for an overnight fishing trip.
Search coordinator Jules Tyson said family members became concerned and reported Mr Brazier missing yesterday afternoon after he failed to return.
"He told family members that he intended to stay out overnight, and now it's been two nights and there hasn't been any word from him," he said.
"Both police and family have been attempting to contact him via his mobile phone.
"We've been advised that he had sufficient food and water on board, and at this stage we're hoping that it's a simple case that the vessel is broken down and he's not in a mobile service area."
Mr Brazier is described as Caucasian in appearance, 177centimetres tall, of a proportionate build with red hair, beard and moustache.
His boat is a white 2002 Yalta 5.4 metre half-cabin powerboat with registration NE852Q.
Mr Brazier's family has gathered at Hervey Bay Marina, where the search by multiple agencies is being coordinated.
"The family is maintaining a look-out … hoping for the missing person to arrive back in the harbour," Mr Tyson said.
"There are four vessels searching, including three volunteer marine rescue vessels from Hervey Bay and Bundaberg."
He said a plane and a helicopter from Bundaberg had also joined the search.
The Bundaberg-based Lifeflight Rescue Helicopter searched for two hours yesterday afternoon, but was unable to locate Mr Brazier's white 2002 half cabin powerboat.
Police have asked anyone who may have seen Mr Brazier or his boat to contact them.
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