Police update: Report of a swimmer in distress in waters off Margate

Police are appealing for assistance to locate a 34-year-old man reported missing from Woody Point.

He was last seen leaving his Georgina Street address at 5pm on November 14 (Thursday).

Information has been received which indicates the man had visited the Woody Point Jetty.

Police resources including POLAIR, water police and general duties officers are currently involved in the search for the man.

Investigations are underway to ascertain whether they may be a link to the swimmer in distress reported last night.

The man is described as of a slim build, with brown hair and of Caucasian appearance.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, shoes and no shirt.

Previous media release: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2019/11/14/report-of-a-swimmer-in-distress-in-waters-off-margate/

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