Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry volunteers search for missing hang-glider pilot off Elizabeth Beach

Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry is continuing to assist in a multi-agency search for a missing male hang-glider pilot on waters off Elizabeth Beach, south of Forster.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry was requested to assist the search by NSW Police Marine Area Command yesterday afternoon (Sunday 26 October).

“A volunteer crew was assembled and rescue vessel Forster 30 deployed.

“Forster 30 searched late yesterday from Seven Mile Beach to Elizabeth Beach before being stood down for the day at 8.30pm,” she said.

Marine Rescue NSW vessel Forster 30 resumed the search this morning (Monday 27 October).

“The volunteer crew completed a coastal search en route to the search area.

“FO 30 is conducting a parallel-line search with Water Police from Lindeman Cove in the north to Blueys Head in the south, with communications supported by radio operators from Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry.

“Conditions are currently favourable offshore, but 20-knot winds and a 1.5 to 2.5 metre swell are forecast later today,” Inspector Greenslade said.