Police have renewed their search for an 86-year-old after his dog, which went missing with him 11 weeks ago, was found.
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Peter Claux, from Tura Beach on the NSW South Coast, was walking with his seven-year-old labrador Buddy when he vanished at Bournda on the Far South Coast.
After going missing with Mr Claux on June 2, Buddy was found at Bournda on August 10.
A South Coast Police District spokesperson said Buddy was in good health but had lost a significant amount of weight. He was taken to a local vet for treatment.
South Coast Police have since decided to conduct another search of the area, with the assistance of specialist resources.
An extensive search for Mr Claux began on June 3 after his vehicle - a 1991 maroon coloured Subaru sedan with NSW registration AHF 81P - was found parked in Bournda, which is near Merimbula on the South Coast.
The large-scale search operation was called off on June 6, with police inquiries said to follow.
A SES spokesperson said the next search was scheduled for August 18 and 19, with a number of volunteers from Far South Coast SES units set to assist police in the search.
Police said while Mr Claux's disappearance was not being treated as suspicious, police and family continue to hold concerns for his welfare due the amount of time he has been missing.
Anyone with information about Mr Claux's whereabouts - including anyone who saw his vehicle or van parked in Widgeram Road, Bournda before 11.30am on Wednesday, June 1 - is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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