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On Dec 27, 2023

Marine Rescue NSW crews continue search for missing swimmer off Congo Beach

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on board Narooma 30, Tuross Moruya 21 and Batemans Bay 30 have recommenced a multi-agency search for a missing male swimmer on the South Coast.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the Marine Rescue NSW vessels are currently conducting a contour line search off Congo Beach.

“Our crews resumed the search at 8:30am under the direction of NSW Police Marine Area Command.

“All three Marine Rescue NSW vessels are focusing on an area from Pedro Point in the north to Bingie Point in the south.

“Conditions have improved offshore but the water quality is poor with a number of logs floating on the surface.

“Our crews are assisting NSW Water Police vessel Nemesis, officers from Eden Water Police and PolAir,” Inspector Sullivan said.

All three Marine Rescue NSW vessels spent multiple hours searching for the missing swimmer after being tasked late yesterday afternoon.

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