Private boat owners with sonar joined the search yesterday for the fisherman missing in the Mira at Albert Bridge. He has now been identified at 56 year old Murray Francis Reid who fell overboard while fishing from his small boat.
Police say Reid is well known and well-respected in the community. Sgt. Phillip Ross told the CBC the community is pulling togeather to support the family. He said the visibility improved in the water yesterday but they may have to suspend the search again later today when the stormy weather moves in.