Search mounted for missing fishermen

A Coast Guard helicopter from Newport and ground search crews with the Lane County Sheriff's Department are looking for two sports fishermen on the beach eight miles south of Yachats. 62-year old Bill Bodewig of Yachats and 23-year old Nick Lutz of Florence were reported missing when they failed to return from a fishing trip last night. Lt. Randy Smith with the sheriff's office says a vehicle belonging to one of the missing men was located in teh area. The Coast Guard also confirmed a fishing pole and two backpacks were also found. Heavy surf has hampered access to the beach in the area. Smith said the Coast Guard has overflown the area but was unable to find any sign of either man.