January 4th 2025.
After hours of intense searching, the hunt for a fisherman who went missing off the coast of NSW Illawarra has been suspended due to rough waters. The fisherman, Tony Andeliero, a beloved father and grandfather, is still lost at sea, but his family is holding onto hope as the search is set to resume on Sunday.
According to Andeliero's daughter Kayla, fishing has been his passion for as long as she can remember. He is a skilled and experienced fisherman, making it all the more baffling that he has not yet been found. The search team, consisting of boats, helicopters, and ground personnel, has been tirelessly combing the area in hopes of finding any sign of Andeliero.
The 60-year-old set off from Port Kembla boat ramp early yesterday morning on what was supposed to be a routine fishing trip. However, after almost 12 hours, his tinnie was found empty, floating 500 metres away from Windang Island. This discovery sparked a multi-agency search, as authorities try to piece together what may have happened to Andeliero.
At this time, it is unclear when or how Andeliero went overboard. According to NSW Police Inspector Will Collins, there were no reported issues with the vessel itself, which has since been taken into police custody. Andeliero's car was also found parked at Port Kembla, adding to the mystery of his disappearance.
The search began yesterday and continued into the early hours of this morning before resuming again at 6am. Unfortunately, due to rough conditions, the search had to be called off this afternoon. As Collins explained, the main challenge is the vast size of the search area, which covers not only the water but also the surrounding shoreline and beyond.
Despite the setbacks, the search will resume tomorrow as Andeliero's family clings to hope. The vessel had lifejackets onboard, but it remains unknown if Andeliero was wearing one at the time of his disappearance. The family is anxiously waiting for any news and is urging anyone with information to come forward.
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