Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assist multi-agency search for missing swimmer off Maroubra Beach

Volunteers and vessels from Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking and Marine Rescue Middle Harbour are assisting in a multi-agency search for a male swimmer who failed to return to shore at Maroubra Beach this afternoon (Sunday 1 February).

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said crews and vessels were rapidly deployed from the Middle Harbour and Botany Port Hacking units after 4pm.

“Both Marine Rescue NSW vessels are conducting a coastal search off Maroubra Beach alongside Water Police.

“Conditions are not favourable offshore this afternoon, with choppy seas and squally rain showers.”

“Volunteer crews on board Middle Harbour 30 and Botany Hacking 32 will continue searching this evening until instructed otherwise by NSW Police Marine Area Command.

“Marine Rescue NSW vessels and crews are on standby to assist should the search continue tomorrow,” Inspector Harding said.