Search efforts for three people in a boat reported missing off the North-West Coast have been temporarily suspended overnight, Tasmania Police says.
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A police spokesperson said the sea and aerial search for the vessel would temporarily suspend overnight, with police vessels and aircraft concluding at sundown and resuming at first light tomorrow morning.
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"Police will continue to patrol the coastline overnight for any sign of flare sighting or emergency signal from the vessel," Tasmania Police said.
The three people, Wynyard's Isaiah Dixon and Bree-Anna Thomas, and West Ulverstone's Thomas Courto, have been missing since Monday afternoon.
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Molly Appleton
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
Molly Appleton is a senior journalist at The Examiner, having formerly worked at The Advocate as a news and sports reporter. She brings a passion for storytelling and knowledge of Tasmania across the three major regions. For any story ideas contact her on 0448 184 160.
