QLD:Search for missing man off Townsville

AAP General News (Australia)
08-29-2011
QLD:Search for missing man off Townsville

BRISBANE, Aug 29 AAP - A search is under way after a man went missing in waters off
Phantom Island, Townsville, in Queensland's north.

Police say the 48-year-old was trying to swim to a vessel when he entered the water
about 7.30pm (AEST) on Sunday.

He hasn't been seen since.

A helicopter and several boats are being used to search for the man.

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