Irish tourist missing

[Aerlik]

Folks, just been on the wireless that an Irish tourist is missing off the coast of Mackay in Central Queensland over here.  They were on a trawler when they fell overboard.  Search was called off at last light today and will be resumed in the morning.  I don't know the full details yet.
I worked in that area for a few months and unfortunately the waters around that part are full of nasties, eg sharks, salties and irukanji.  Not looking good.

[Never beat the deeler]

Hadnt heard that, but a quick websearch brings up another Irish tourist missing, this guy in Byron Bay:

http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/news/4870/irish-tourist-niall-mcdonough-still-missing-at-byron-bay/

[Bod Mor]

Hadnt heard that, but a quick websearch brings up another Irish tourist missing, this guy in Byron Bay:

http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/news/4870/irish-tourist-niall-mcdonough-still-missing-at-byron-bay/

That's an old story there deeler, don't know what became of that lad though?

Here is the one Aerlik is referring to: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/authorities-refuse-to-give-up-on-tourist-20100913-15790.html

I hope they find him safe. God, I remember being blind drunk on oneof them Whitsunday boats a few years ago, I still have nightmares about what could have happened if I tumbled overboard etc..

[Never beat the deeler]

Hadnt heard that, but a quick websearch brings up another Irish tourist missing, this guy in Byron Bay:

http://www.farnorthcoaster.com.au/news/4870/irish-tourist-niall-mcdonough-still-missing-at-byron-bay/

That's an old story there deeler, don't know what became of that lad though?

Here is the one Aerlik is referring to: http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-national/authorities-refuse-to-give-up-on-tourist-20100913-15790.html

I hope they find him safe. God, I remember being blind drunk on oneof them Whitsunday boats a few years ago, I still have nightmares about what could have happened if I tumbled overboard etc..

Did see that story too, but coulda sworn that story in Byron had a recent date on it - must be losing the plot!!

Aye, hopefully they'll get him, though as Aerlik said there's all sorts of nasties in those waters....

[mick999]

http://www.irishecho.com.au/2010/09/13/land-search-continues-for-irish-backpacker/4957

Unfortunately the Air search has been called off ..

It seems like this lad was working on the trawler on a working holiday visa ..