A search is underway for a swimmer believed to be missing in the water at Coogee.
Just after 6am today (Thursday 1 January 2026), emergency services were called to Coogee Beach, Coogee, following reports a man – believed to be aged in his 20s – was in trouble in the water.
Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command responded alongside Marine Area Command, NSW Ambulance, Surf Life Saving NSW and Randwick City Council.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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