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Fisherman missing off Adelaide coast found safe

A fisherman who went missing off the central Adelaide Plains on Friday night has been found safe and well.

The multi-agency search was sparked after Eh Kapaw Doe disappeared during a fishing trip with friends off Recreation Drive in Port Gawler.

Camera IconWell Kapaw Doe disappeared during a fishing trip in Port Gawler on Friday night. Provided Credit: Source Provided Known

He was last seen fishing with a group of friends around 22.30 on Friday, April 24.

South Australia Police confirmed in a statement on Saturday that the man has since been found safe and well.

Officers from PolAir, Water Operations Unit, SES and Surf Lifesaving volunteers were searching the mangrove areas and coastline between Port Gawler and Middle Beach.

A multifaceted search effort was launched to find the fisherman. Image: 7 NEWS
Camera IconA multifaceted search effort was launched to find the fisherman. 7 NEWS Credit: Source Provided Known

“A number of assets, including flying vehicles and jet skis, are being used in the search,” the police statement said.

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