Marine Rescue NSW crews assist in search off Sandon Point, Bulli
Volunteer crews from Marine Rescue Port Kembla and Marine Rescue Shellharbour are involved in a multi-agency search for a swimmer believed to be missing off Sandon Point, Bulli.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said volunteer crews on board Port Kembla 30 and Shellharbour 30 were deployed earlier this evening, Sunday 6 October, following a request from NSW Police Marine Area Command.
“Port Kembla 31 and Shellharbour 30 departed their respective bases around 5.30pm and headed to the search area off Sandon Point.
“The two Marine Rescue NSW vessels searched alongside a Port Kembla Water Police vessel.
“The crews continued the search until low light hampered their efforts, our vessels were then stood down.
“Marine Rescue NSW crews are expected to re-commence the search early tomorrow morning under the direction of Marine Area Command,” Inspector Sullivan said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
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