Body Found Near Wybung Head Believed To Be Missing Fisherman

BY IAN CROUCH

A body, believed to be that of a missing fisherman who fell from rocks at Timber Beach last Sunday, has been recovered.

A member of the public located a body on rocks about 100 metres off shore near Wybung Head around 10.15am on Thursday.

The Westpac Lifesaver helicopter was called in to assist with the body retrieval operation.

Although the body is yet to be formally identified, it's believed to be that of a 62-year-old man who fell from rocks while fishing south of Caves Beach.

A report is being prepared for the Coroner.

Emergency services involved in desperate search for missing fisherman Picture: nbnnews.com.au

Search To Resume For Missing Fisherman Near Timber Beach

BY IAN CROUCH

A search will resume this morning for an Eleebana man who was washed off rocks while fishing at Timber Beach near Catherine Hill Bay.

The alarm raised at about 10.30 yesterday morning with Water Police and the Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter commencing a search for the 62-year-old, along with surf Lifesavers.

However, there's been no trace of the man who was wearing a lifejacket.

Acting Inspector Stephen Wade said the man was fishing with his son-in-law when tragedy struck.


"His son-in-law has caught a fish and he (the missing man) has gone to help him pick it up and fallen in the water. He hasn't been seen since," he said.

Police involved with the search for a missing fisherman off Timber Beach Picture: smh.com.au