ABALONE fishers in WA are warned to take care tomorrow, following the death of a fisherman on the first day of the heavily restricted season.
A 20-year-old Malaysian man was swept into heavy seas by a strong rip in Yanchep Lagoon, 55km north of Perth, on November 4.Surf Life Saving Western Australia will put on additional patrols and has urged fishers to be cautious.
The abalone season is open for five days between early November and early March, and only for one hour.
