Marine Rescue NSW assists with search for missing swimmer off Cronulla

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on board Botany Port Hacking 30 are assisting Marine Area Command in a search for a missing swimmer who was reportedly last seen going into the North Cronulla rock pool early yesterday evening.

Marine Rescue NSW Central Zone Commander Dan Duemmer said a crew was assembled this morning following a request for assistance from Marine Area Command.

“The Botany Port Hacking unit responded swiftly and rescue vessel BH 30 was on the water at 8:00am.

“The crew is currently patrolling Bate Bay.

“Conditions are good for this morning’s search with slight seas and a moderate breeze,” Zone Commander Duemmer said.