Police search for man missing in waters in Shoalhaven

A search for a man missing in waters in Bewong, in the Shoalhaven, will resume this morning after being suspended overnight. , NSW Police say

Police have been told an 80-year-old man went fishing yesterday afternoon today, and failed to return home.

Officers from Shoalhaven Local Area Command and NSW SES began a search for the man just before 10pm last night today.

Initial investigations suggest the man may have fallen overboard from his small fishing boat.

The search was suspended at 1.20am tomorrow and is expected to resume this morning at 8am, with a number of other resources.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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