A multi-agency search is underway in the state’s north for a swimmer who had reportedly entered the water at Tallow Beach, Byron Bay and after being seen in distress, failed to resurface.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Rodney Page said rescue vessel Brunswick 30 was deployed on Saturday afternoon following a request from NSW Police Marine Area Command.
“The Marine Rescue NSW crew is conducting a parallel line search off the coast of Byron Bay.
“They are searching south from Cosy Corner, Tallows Beach.” Inspected Page said.
The search resumed this morning with three Marine Rescue NSW rescue vessels and two Marine Rescue NSW rescue watercraft (jet skis) joining Marine Area Command vessel WP27 and Surf Life Saving assets.
Inspector Page said the additional on water assets will help cover the expanded search area.
“Rescue vessels Point Danger 31 and Ballina 30 have joined Brunswick 30 in today’s search off Tallow Beach.
“Volunteer crews on the vessels will conduct a parallel line search from Cape Byron in the north to Ballina in the south.
“Rescue watercraft (RWCs) Brunswick 11 and Brunswick 12 will search alongside Surf Life Saving skis in all surf zones and close to shore areas in the region.”
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