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Fishing

Search continues for man whose canoe capsized while fishing in Harties

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According to the National Sea Rescue Institute, the man was on a fishing canoe that capsized after getting caught in fishing nets - 100 metres from shore.

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  • FILE: A fisherman looks at his catch in the village of Paternoster. Picture: AFP.

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    2168 days ago
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    Taiwanese vessel escorted to CT on suspicion of illegal fishing

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    2168 days ago
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  • FILE: A fisherman guts a mackerel in Kleinmond harbour. Picture: Aletta Harrison/EWN.

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    2275 days ago
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