Police Seek Information, Cape Bedford

Police are appealing for information after a sailing boat was located beached near Cape Bedford on Sunday, 14 September.

The 14-meter sailing vessel, "Ocean Rambler" was observed, having run aground, around 11.30pm on Saturday.

Police conducted a search of the area around 8am on Sunday however no one was located.

Investigations indicate, the boat was sailing from Vanuatu to Australia and the sole occupant, a 62-year-old American man, has last made records on 10 September.

Investigators are appealing to anyone with information that may have sighted the vessel prior to Sunday, 14 September to contact Policelink or Cooktown police on (07) 40507628.

Quote this reference number: QP2501657177

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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