Fisherman missing in West Coast

On the 4th of November police were alerted to a trout fishermen who is over due from a days fishing in the Crooked River in the Moana area.
The local 37yr old man went into the area at 7am yesterday morning and was expected to return home by 8pm.
He is very experienced in the outdoors and appears to be well equipped.
Police have launched a search of the area with the use of tracking dog , kayaks, helicopter and ground searchers.
The weather and river conditions were good at the time he entered the area but the forecast is for heavy rain later today.

Released By: Constable Mike Tinnelly
2 I/C West Coast SAR - 027 274 918465
Date/Time: 04.11.08 - 0700hrs

Issued By: Senior Sergeant Tony Ellis