The search for three people who did not return from a boat trip on Monday has resumed.
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The three people, Wynyard's Isaiah Dixon and Bree-Anna Thomas, and West Ulverstone's Thomas Courto, have been missing since Monday afternoon.
The search was temporarily suspended on Tuesday night.
Tasmania Police report search teams assisted by SES are on the ground are conducting a coastline search.
"Aerial and sea searches are underway with two police boats and a Westpac Rescue Helicopter now deployed to the area," a police spokesperson said.
"Police ask any member of the community considering entering the water in boat to assist, to speak to police first to ensure safety and a coordinated approach."
Police are calling for anyone with information that would assist the search to call131 444.
"The yellow and white 17ft Caribbean half cab vessel entered the water at the Wynyard boat ramp around noon Monday with three people on board and has failed to return," a spokesperson said.
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Claudia Williams
Claudia Williams is a journalist for The Advocate covering general news and events. Get in touch at claudia.williams@theadvocate.com.au or on 0448 310 641
Claudia Williams is a journalist for The Advocate covering general news and events. Get in touch at claudia.williams@theadvocate.com.au or on 0448 310 641
