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Mystery boat near Shark Bay

Posted November 27, 2008 19:34:00
Updated November 27, 2008 20:13:00

Police and Customs are searching for a boat with up to 20 people spotted near Shark Bay. (ABC TV: )

• Map: Denham 6537

A police and customs search has been launched off the WA coast to find a boat which is believed to be carrying up to 20 people.

A member of the public reported seeing the boat just off False Entrance, near Shark Bay, early this afternoon.

A local ranger was sent and confirmed numbers on the boat.

Geraldton police say a number of people swam ashore, but later returned to the boat and motored north.

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