Marine Rescue Jervis Bay volunteers spent more than three hours this afternoon searching the waters of Jervis Bay after a member of the public reported seeing two stand-up paddleboarders struggling in windy and choppy conditions off Plantation Point shortly before 12 p.m. today.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said all four Marine Rescue Jervis Bay assets were deployed.
“Rescue vessels Jervis Bay 41 and Jervis Bay 20, along with the unit’s two rescue watercraft (jet skis), conducted an extensive search from Plantation Point to Red Point, northeast of Callala Bay.
“A rescue helicopter also swept the area.
“At 3:45 p.m. today, all four Marine Rescue Jervis Bay assets were stood down.
“There are no reported missing persons in the area.
“We acted on credible information, and with gusty southerly winds and choppy conditions, we conducted a thorough search, but nothing was located.
“We encourage all users of powered and non-powered watercraft to always wear a lifejacket and to log on with Marine Rescue NSW, either via the free Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF Channel 16, so our volunteers can monitor their safe return.
“Logging on saves precious time in the event of an emergency,” Inspector Massey said.
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