Body and vessel recovered off Bass Point after land, sea and air search

Body and vessel recovered off Bass Point after land, sea and air search

A search is underway for a missing angler whose gear washed ashore at Bass Point. This incident highlights a troubling trend of boating accidents in Illawarra.

Body found at Bass Point in search for missing fisherman

A man’s body has been recovered off Bass Point at Shellharbour. Photo: Region. Police believe a body found at Bass Point by scuba divers is that of a fisherman who disappeared on Friday. A 45-year-old man left Shellharbour Marina on Thursday (25 September). His last contact with authorities was about 11 pm when he indicated he would return at 11 am on Friday. A police spokesperson said that about 11:30 am on Friday, police were called to Bass Po…