Coffs Harbour
On Dec 29, 2024

Marine Rescue NSW crews resume multi-agency search for missing man on the NSW Mid North Coast

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour, Woolgoolga and Wooli have resumed a search for a missing man off Moonee Beach.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said volunteer crews have been deployed on Coffs Harbour 30, Woolgoolga 30 and Wooli 30 under the direction of NSW Police Marine Area Command.

Coffs Harbour 30 and Woolgoolga 30 are back on water after assisting Marine Area Command with a search yesterday.

“A rescue vessel from Marine Rescue Wooli has also been tasked to assist with the search today.

“The three Marine Rescue NSW vessels commenced today’s search shortly before 8am.

CO 30, WO 30 and WI 30 are currently conducting a parallel line search from Bare Buff to Korffs Islet.

“Conditions in the area are currently favourable,” Inspector Page said.

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