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Fisherman found dead in water after boating trip in South Australia

The 77-year-old was believed to have been checking cray pots but, when he failed to return, locals alerted police.

Tweet Facebook Mail A fisherman has been found dead after he failed to return from a trip in South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. The 77-year-old was last seen launching from the Anxious Bay boat ramp in Elliston. He was believed to have been checking cray pots but, when he failed to return, locals alerted police about 1.

15pm yesterday. READ MORE: Man falls off balcony and dies during police negotiation in Queensland The 77-year-old was last seen launching from the Anxious Bay boat ramp in Elliston. (David Solm) Officers, with the help of community members, began searching the area for the man.

He was eventually found dead in the water. Police are preparing a report for the State Coroner. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone.

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