Queensland Police search efforts for three fishermen for three men who failed to return from fishing in waters off Far North Queensland will be scaled back.
Searching has included Queensland Police Service officers at Cowley Beach and SES volunteers on quad bikes from Liverpool Creek to northern most point of Cowley Beach.
A sea, air and land search operation including helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and Volunteer Marine Rescue spanning their last known whereabouts has been unsuccessful, however a number of personal items have been located.
Despite search efforts being scaled back, land and shoreline patrols will continue.
Police have consulted other agencies about the status of the search and have kept family members briefed about the latest developments.
Members of the community and boaties are being asked to report any debris or information to police.
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.
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