Overview
- Authorities say a small fibreglass boat carrying two men capsized about 1 kilometre from Mornington Pier at around 11:15pm on Friday.
- One occupant was rescued by another vessel, treated for hypothermia at Frankston Hospital, and discharged on Saturday afternoon.
- The missing man has been identified as Sam Fowler, and his family issued a statement mourning him and thanking responders and the local community.
- Initial efforts involved Water Police, the Victoria Police Air Wing, HEMS, Life Saving Victoria, the coast guard, and volunteer teams including the Mornington Yacht Club.
- Police have reduced active searching as the fourth day begins, with the situation remaining under assessment rather than formally concluded.