Brendon Doherty: Desperate search as man goes missing after jumping off Darwin’s Channel Island Bridge
Police and rescue services are desperately searching for a man who jumped off the Channel Island Bridge in Darwin for a bit of fun with work mates.
Darwin police have confirmed that search and rescue teams are actively searching for 55-year-old Brendon Doherty, who voluntarily jumped off the Channel Island Bridge on Friday night accompanied by a group of work acquaintances.
The incident occurred at around 9:40pm before the emergency services received reports of the male drifting away after several minutes of laughing and interaction with his colleagues in the water after jumping off the bridge.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Winesses told police Mr Doherty was unable to swim back to shore, despite his friends’ attempts to encourage him.
He was last seen in the middle of the channel, drifting toward Darwin City in strong tidal currents with witnesses observing him for approximately two minutes before losing sight of him.
He was last seen wearing steel cap boots, shorts and a dark shirt.
The search and rescue operation is still conducting an extensive search of the Middle Arm area with police are urging anyone who may witness a male in the area or along the shore of the harbour to provide aid and call Triple Zero immediately.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.
