Search ongoing in North West Tas for overdue vessel and missing man

Searching for an overdue vessel and missing man in North West Tasmania will continue this weekend.

Subject to suitable weather conditions, a police vessel and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter will search during daylight hours today and tomorrow.

Police urge anyone utilising personal drones in the area to never launch a drone when the Westpac Rescue Helicopter is in the area to ensure the safety of the helicopter and crew.

While the police search is ongoing, and with conditions in the area, to ensure a coordinated approach and safety of the community, police ask people not to enter the water.

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