An air and water search was continuing near Cairns for a missing fisherman who was believed to have set sail on Saturday evening.
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Brian Williams, 81, was last seen about 4pm leaving his Smithfield residence and he had told his family he was going fishing.
Mr Williams' vehicle and boat trailer were found at the Yorkeys Knob Boating Club, but neither himself or his boat were located.
The search was launched at first light on Sunday with a fixed-wing aircraft assisting boats, but by mid-afternoon there was still no trace of the man.
He is described as Caucasian, about 185 centimetres tall with a solid build, brown eyes and grey hair. He was last seen wearing navy shorts and a t-shirt.
The boat is a white half-cabin powerboat with registration JJ546Q. Emergency services were searching around Yorkeys Knob.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Brian or his boat to contact them.
