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Search launched for missing Loch Lomond fisherman Search continues for missing Loch Lomond fisherman
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A search has been launched for a fisherman reported missing at Loch Lomond. A search is continuing for a fisherman reported missing at Loch Lomond.
Joe Brown, 66, had been camping and fishing around the loch's Pilot Bay.Joe Brown, 66, had been camping and fishing around the loch's Pilot Bay.
He was last seen leaving the Oak Tree Pub in Balmaha at about 22:30 on Friday.He was last seen leaving the Oak Tree Pub in Balmaha at about 22:30 on Friday.
Another fisherman found Mr Brown's boat beached on rocks with no one inside at 11:00 the following morning. Police were called and no trace of him has been found at his camp site.Another fisherman found Mr Brown's boat beached on rocks with no one inside at 11:00 the following morning. Police were called and no trace of him has been found at his camp site.
Officers are trying to establish if Mr Brown used his boat to get from the pub to his camp site on Friday night or if he went out on it on Saturday morning.Officers are trying to establish if Mr Brown used his boat to get from the pub to his camp site on Friday night or if he went out on it on Saturday morning.
Police Scotland has deployed a marine unit, search and rescue dogs, a helicopter and a mountain rescue team.
Mr Brown is white and 6ft tall and was wearing a beige fishing jacket, blue shirt and green jumper when he was last seen.Mr Brown is white and 6ft tall and was wearing a beige fishing jacket, blue shirt and green jumper when he was last seen.
Insp Martin Rutland said: "At this time we are still trying to establish if Joe took his boat home from the pub or whether he went out on the water earlier on Saturday morning.Insp Martin Rutland said: "At this time we are still trying to establish if Joe took his boat home from the pub or whether he went out on the water earlier on Saturday morning.
"As such we are keen to hear from anyone who remembers seeing him after, or who has information as to his current whereabouts."As such we are keen to hear from anyone who remembers seeing him after, or who has information as to his current whereabouts.
"I would also ask that if Joe sees this appeal he make contact with family, friends or with police to let us know he is safe.""I would also ask that if Joe sees this appeal he make contact with family, friends or with police to let us know he is safe."