UPDATE: Police have found missing prospector Paul Omar Daily this morning and say he appears to be in good spirits and not in need of any assistance.
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The search has continued through the night for a missing prospector near Meekatharra.
Paul Omar Daily, 74, was last seen prospecting in remote bushland at the disused Authaal Mine site, about 60km south of Meekatharra, on Saturday morning.
Police and SES volunteers are continuing their search on the ground today and a local aircraft is conducting an air search.
An AMSA Challenger jet was used overnight to help find Mr Daily, but with no success.
Mr Daily is described as being tanned, 179cm tall with a lean build, brown eyes, grey long hair and beard.
He was last seen wearing a dark beanie, black coat, dark long trousers and brown boots and may be in possession of a metal detector and prospecting equipment.
The 74-year-old is not in possession of a vehicle as he was driven to the area by a friend.
Anyone who sees Mr Daily or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to call Police immediately on 131 444, Crimestoppers 1800 333 000 or Geraldton Police 9923 4555.
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