Search and rescue at Mitchell River, QLD

Police will be coordinating a search this morning at Mitchell Creek after a man failed to return from a fishing trip, Queensland Police say.

The 43-year-old man was last seen at Mitchell River yesterday at around 3.30pm and he intended to go fishing before meeting with a group of associates later in the afternoon.

Police were contacted at 9pm last night when the man failed to return.

Overnight, police conducted a number of enquiries but the man remains outstanding.

Crews will begin a search at the site at first light.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers.

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