The search for a missing fisherman in Queensland has come to a tragic end after a body was discovered.
It is believed to be Darryn Kimlin, 42, who was last seen departing from the Lamington Bridge Boat Ramp in North Queensland about 10am on Saturday.
Mr Kimlin had set off on a solo fishing trip.
Darryn Kimlin, 42 (pictured) set off on a solo fishing trip from the Lamington Bridge Boat Ramp in North Queensland about 10am on Saturday
Mr Kimlin’s 5m fibreglass half-cabin boat was located on Monday
Friends told police they expected Mr Kimlin to return about midday on Sunday.
Mr Kimlin’s family said they spoke with him about 8.40pm on Saturday, and he told them he was fishing in the river mouth at Beaver Rock, about 25 minutes away from where he set off.
Marine Rescue Queensland and PolAir joined the search on Monday, locating Mr Kimlin’s 5m fibreglass half-cabin boat named Tamarumma.
The search for Mr Kimlin continued and was called off when night fell.
A member of the public called police about 6.15am on Tuesday after discovering a body in the search area.
‘Forensic examinations are underway to formally identify the man,’ police said.
‘Investigations into the circumstances of the man’s death are ongoing, however the death is being treated as non-suspicious at this stage.’
More to come.
