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Search suspended for diver who was thought to be missing off Margaret River

The area is popular with surfers and divers. (SK: ABC Local)

Authorities have suspended a search for a diver off the Margaret River coast with new information placing doubt on whether anyone is missing.

An air and sea search was launched on Friday afternoon after reports a man went diving near The Box surf break, but did not leave the water.

It is now thought those reports were mistaken, police said.

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