Search suspended for missing boater at Bermagui

The search for a man who went missing in waters off the Far South Coast, has been suspended.

About 3.15pm on Tuesday (12 December 2023), emergency services were called to Haywards Beach, near Tilba Road, Bermagui, following reports a boat had washed ashore.

Officers from the South Coast Police District responded and commenced an extensive search of the water and surrounding area, with assistance from Marine Area Command, Surf Life Savers, State Emergency Services and the Westpac Helicopter.

Despite an extensive search of the water and surrounding land, the 60-year-old man from Victoria was not located, and the search was suspended at 1pm today (Thursday 14 December).

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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.

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