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Man in his 70s reported missing after boat washes ashore at Kingston Beach

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The boat was found washed ashore at Kingston Beach on Wednesday afternoon. Image / Keith Pemberton

Police are continuing their search for a man in his 70s after his boat washed ashore at Kingston Beach on the outskirts of Hobart yesterday afternoon.

Acting Inspector Peter Borish said the unoccupied boat was found beached around 2pm on Wednesday.

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“Information to date indicates the man boarded the vessel alone at the Derwent Park Marina and departed around 7am,” he said.

“The man … has now been reported as missing by his family.”

The boat being towed from Kingston Beach by police. Image / Pulse

Extensive searches of the area were carried out yesterday afternoon and evening by police and Surf Life Saving vessels and multiple helicopters.

Borish said these searches will continue today.

Emergency services on the scene of the incident at Kingston Beach. Image / Pulse

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the vessel or the man in the area since 7am yesterday.

“Anyone with information that may assist the police investigation is asked to contact police on 131 444,” Borish said.

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