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Missing pair in Torres Strait found

Two people on a boat reported missing after encountering a storm in the Torres Strait have been found.

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Two fisherman who went missing during a storm in the Torres Strait have been found safe.

Emergency Services says the men took refuge on Arden Islet and were found safe and well just west of Yorke Island on Sunday morning.

They left Saibai Island with four other boats on Saturday afternoon and were struck by the storm a short time later.

After system passed it was discovered their boat was missing.


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