Man found alive after boat broke down in Port Phillip Bay A MAN who leapt from his stricken fishing boat into Port Phillip Bay was found on Saturday night after spending more than two hours in the water. Victoria Police spokeswoman Kelly Yates said the man was found safe and well 2km off Patterson River, Carrum in Melbourne's southeast, just before midnight. The man, aged in his 30s, encountered trouble with his vessel about 9.40pm. He abandoned his boat and tried to swim towards the shore before he was rescued by police. Police Air Wing, Water Police and local officers assisted in the search.