A multi-agency search operation is continuing for a man missing in water on the far south coast.
About 3.15pm yesterday (Saturday 17 June 2023), emergency services were called to Lennards Island, near Merimbula, following reports a 64-year-old spear fisherman had failed to return to shore after entering the water.
Officers attached to Marine Area Command coordinated a search of the area yesterday, assisted by South Coast Police District, NSW Ambulance, Marine Rescue, and NSW Surf Live Saving commenced a search of the area.
The search was suspended about 5.30pm yesterday due to poor light; however, resumed about 8am today (Sunday 18 June 2023) around Lennards Island and in water surrounding the Beowa National Park.
NSW SES is assisting today’s search.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
