Search for missing fisherman Paul Barning near Port Stephens suspended after three days

The search for missing fisherman Paul Barning has been suspended after three days of extensive efforts near Port Stephens. Barning fell overboard during a fishing competition on Sunday and was not located despite air and sea patrols. Authorities confirmed that Barning became entangled in fishing tackle before falling into the water. A GoFundMe campaign has raised over $110,000 to support his family during this time. The NSW Game and Fishing Association honored Barning, clarifying that rumors of a shark attack were false. Barning was an experienced fisherman and a respected member of the Port Hacking game fishing club.