Recovery mission underway for missing boater in James River
The search and rescue operation for Russell Hines has now shifted to a recovery mission. Crews have searched roughly 200 square miles to find Hines. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 6:26 PM EDT May 4, 2021
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Officials have shifted their search and rescue mission for a missing boater in James City County to a recovery operation.
“We have lost confidence that any additional searching on the water is going to find him,” explained Captain of the Port Sector of Virginia, Samson Stevens.
Russel Hines, 34, went missing after his boat was found aground with the engine running in the James River Monday morning. It was discovered around Governor s Land near Two Rivers Road.
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An award-winning fish and chip shop in the Whitsundays has been given the green light for its ambitious plans to introduce an outdoor dining experience.
Whitsunday Regional Council approved Bowen Fishermans Seafood Company’s development application to almost double the floorspace of Bird’s Fish Bar at 42 Henry Darwen Drive, Bowen.
Documents stated the proposal would convert 120sq m of roofed back area into a dining space and connect it to a new kids play area towards the front of the store. Whitsunday Regional Council approved expansion plans for Bird’s Fish Bar in Bowen.
The business has undergone many renovations since it was established in the early 1980s including adding a concrete deck area, a larger kitchen and refrigerated display cabinets and “significant restoration” after Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017.