At the time the man was in company with an Aboriginal man and was picking mangoes from a large tree. The Aboriginal man is described as short in stature.

Police believe this man may be able to assist and are appealing for this man to contact them.

Enquiries with Mr Lemic’s family confirm he owns a similar sports bag and he is believed to have had it with him.

Police would also like to speak to anyone who remembers seeing a man carrying this sports bag in the Daintree Village on or about Boxing Day (26 December).

Mr Lemic spoke to family on 21 December from the Daintree area and at the time discussed seeking work in the local area.

Police also continue to urge locals, many who have already searched their properties on foot, in vehicles and on quadbikes, to check or re-check for any indications someone may have sought shelter on their property.

Members of Mr Lemic’s family have travelled to the Daintree, speaking with search coordinators, police and locals, as well as visiting Bairds Crossing where he was last seen around 4.30pm on Sunday, 22 December next to his bogged black utility.

Despite being crocodile country, police don’t believe the man was attacked after the animals found in the area were deemed too small to take a human. 

Police continue to liaise and update Mr Lemic’s family with family members expected to return later this week.

Mr Lemic is described as being Caucasian, approximately 191cms tall, with a proportionate build, longer collar-length brown hair and unkempt facial hair.

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