Three New South Wales fishermen have died in waters off South Australia’s Limestone Coast, SA Police say.
Police said the alarm was raised about 2:30pm on Sunday, when the three men did not return to shore at Beachport in the state’s south-east.
A search was launched with the combined efforts of police’s Water Operations, PolAir, the State Emergency Service, local boaties, and other aerial assets, including drones.
Police said the men, aged 65, 67 and 74, were found dead and their bodies were recovered.
Members of the public are asked not to collect debris from the boat and instead to leave in situ for police to collect.
The bodies of the three fishermen have been recovered, police say. (ABC News: Sam Bradbrook)
Local experienced fisher Alan Campbell told ABC South East SA conditions were rough on Sunday and he raised the alarm.
“When I saw the trailer on the ramp, I was very concerned,” he said.
“Before I rang the police, I drove around the beach … but I couldn’t see anything.”
Police will prepare a report for the coroner.