Marine Rescue NSW crews searching for missing swimmer off Congo Beach

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers on board rescue vessels Narooma 30, Tuross 21 and Batemans Bay 30 are searching for a missing swimmer off Congo Beach, on the state’s south coast.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan ESM said volunteer crews were tasked by NSW Police Marine Area Command around 3.30pm this afternoon.

“Earlier today, a swimmer was reported missing off Congo Beach.

“Rescue vessels Narooma 30, Tuross 21 and Batemans Bay 30 have been deployed and are conducting a coastal contour line search off Congo Beach in fair sea conditions.

“The search will continue until last light tonight, crews are on standby to continue the search tomorrow, if required,“ 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.