Search continues for man who fell overboard off Rottnest

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The search will continue this morning for a 57-year-old man who fell off a boat near Rottnest Island.

Peter Tuohey was on board a recreational vessel with his wife and friends returning to Hillarys Boat Harbour from Rottnest when he fell overboard around 4pm on Sunday.

The skipper alerted Water Police before an extensive air and sea search commenced involving four aircraft and 12 boats.

The search was suspended at midnight and will continue at 8am on Monday.

Police hold grave concerns for Mr Tuohey, who is from Alexander Heights.

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