A search for a missing swimmer on the state’s South Coast has been suspended.
About 3:30pm on Tuesday (26 December 2023), emergency services were called to Congo Beach – about 10km south of Moruya – following reports a man was missing in the surf.
Officers from South Coast Police District were informed the 19-year-old man had rescued a family member who was experiencing difficulties in the surf, when he became caught in a rip and was swept out to sea.
A search commenced involving local police, PolAir, Marine Area Command as well as Surf Lifesavers, Marine Rescue NSW, the Westpac Rescue helicopter & SES.
Despite an extensive search of the water and surrounding land for the past two days, the 19-year-old man from Sydney has not been located, and the search was suspended at midday today (Thursday 28 December 2023)
As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
