Marine Rescue NSW crews assist search after boat washes up on South Coast beach

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Narooma and Bermagui have been tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Command to assist with a multi-agency search for a person believed missing off Haywards Beach near Bermagui.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said Marine Rescue NSW crews were deployed after a vessel washed up at Haywards Beach this afternoon.

“Marine Rescue NSW vessels Narooma 30 and Bermagui 30 began searching around 3:45pm today.

“Both vessels are conducting a parallel line search from Camel Rock down towards Bermagui Harbour.

“Crews on board Narooma 30 and Bermagui 30 began searching behind the breakers and are pushing seaward.

“Visibility is good on the water and our crews will continue searching until instructed otherwise by Marine Area Command,” Inspector Sullivan said.