Police update 2: Search and rescue at Townsville

The boat belonging to the fisherman missing in Cleveland Bay since April 30 has been located near Arlington Reef, northeast of Cairns.

A passing vessel spotted the upturned boat and notified authorities. A helicopter was sent to investigate and confirmed it was the boat belonging to the missing fisherman.

The boat is being recovered and taken to Cairns.

The family has been advised.

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