Police trying to determine if body belongs to one of two fishermen went missing earlier

Police have confirmed the families of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month have been notified after a body was discovered in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

Carwyn Massey, pictured, and Timothy Maher went missing while boating on Moreton Bay earlier this month. Picture: Instagram

POLICE have confirmed the families of two fishermen who went missing earlier this month have been notified after a body was discovered in Brisbane’s Moreton Bay.

A massive week-long search failed to locate Timothy Maher, 32, and Carwyn Massey, 25, after they went missing on August 11, but their partially submerged boat and fishing gear were found.

A member of the public found a body in the water on Monday morning, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted to determine the identity.

“Police have formally advised the families of two missing fisherman who went missing on August 10 that a body was located by a member of the public on August 26 at 8.30am,” a Queensland Police Service spokesperson said.

“Police wish to acknowledge the co-operation of both families and their thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.”