Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour volunteers continue search for missing man

Volunteer vessel crew and radio operators from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour are continuing the search for a missing fisherman who was swept into the water off Emerald Beach Headland on Easter Monday, after crews from Marine Rescue Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour searched offshore for more than six hours yesterday.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said rescue vessel Coffs Harbour 30 was back on the water just after 8am this morning (Wednesday 8 April).

“Volunteers on board Coffs Harbour 30 are working alongside NSW Water Police.

“They are searching waters from Emerald Beach south to Korora.

“Conditions are favourable offshore, with excellent visibility,” she said.

“Radio operators from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour are supporting the vessel crew with vital communications,” Inspector Greenslade said.

“Marine Rescue NSW volunteers from both the Woolgoolga and Coffs Harbour units have been committed to this search since Monday, and our volunteers will continue assisting until instructed otherwise by Marine Area Command.”