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Police call off search for missing free diver in Western Australia
Western Australia Police have called off the search for missing free diver Matthew Phillips.
The father-of-two was last seen at his home in the northern coastal suburb of Sorrento on Monday morning.
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Police located his car in Lancelin and found an empty diving bag inside.
The 49-year-old has not been seen now for five days.
Authorities have released a photo of his gear, which includes a wetsuit, flippers and cray loops.
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They are urging everyone in the area to remain vigilant for any sign of the diver.
A thorough land, sea and air search has turned up nothing, with fears he may have run into trouble in the water.
His daughter, Monique Phillips, yesterday told of her heartbreak, saying she just wanted her father home.
Monique said she was hopeful her father would return safely.
"I'm willing to wait as long as I have to," she said.
