Issued 14 October 2002 4.30pm AEST
Media Release
Torres Strait search: two found
Two men who failed to return from a fishing trip in the Torres Strait last night have been found safe and well this afternoon.
The men were found drifting in their punt about 22 nautical miles north west of Badu Island.
They were winched to safety by a rescue helicopter at about 4pm (AEST) and flown to Badu Island.
Seven aircraft searched for the men over a 1200 square nautical mile area.
Australian Search and Rescue was coordinating the aerial search on behalf of the Thursday Island Water Police.
Further information:
Ben Mitchell 0418 164 901
14 October 2002,
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