Media Release
Two men missing in Torres Strait found
Two men missing in Torres Strait for almost two days have been found safe and well.
The men, who went missing while on a boating trip near Murray Island, were found in the search area by a search aircraft about 3.30pm (EST) today. The aircraft was one of nine taking part in a search for the pair being coordinated by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
The men, one in his 50s and the other in his 60s, were found aboard their four-metre aluminium dinghy about 60 kilometres north of Murray Island. They were winched aboard a rescue helicopter and taken to Yorke Island, from where they were expected to be taken to Thursday Island hospital for a medical check-up.
Further information:
Adrian Rollins: 0400 016 845