{
  "id": 15320759,
  "title": "Search for missing Murray River man after cries for help heard",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/search-for-missing-murray-river-man-after-cries-for-help-heard",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T01:18:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-18/search-for-missing-man-near-tocumwal/107280424"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A search is underway for missing fisherman Patrick Evans, 39, after a witness heard cries for help and observed an unmanned boat circling on the Murray River near Tocumwal, Victoria-NSW border. Evans, who was last seen near Pebbly Beach campground on Friday afternoon, has not been seen since going fishing around noon. The search, involving various police and rescue agencies, is focused around two bridges near Tocumwal and has received air support from Canberra, drone teams, and police divers. Police are urging anyone with information about Evans' movements to come forward, as the community hopes for a positive outcome.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}