Marine Rescue Port Jackson crews continue search for swimmer missing off Coogee Beach

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Port Jackson have joined the multi-agency search for a swimmer missing off Coogee Beach.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Andrew Harding said Marine Rescue Port Jackson volunteers were deployed this morning, Friday 2 January, resuming the search undertaken by Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking volunteers yesterday.

“Two volunteer crews were assembled and rescue vessels Port Jackson 31 and Marine Rescue 30 departed the Marine Rescue Port Jackson base shortly after 7.30am. 

“The Marine Rescue Port Jackson volunteers are continuing yesterday’s parallel search off the coast of Coogee Beach from Mackenzies Point, Tamarama to Rocky Point in the south.

“Conditions have eased slightly overnight, however crews are still facing rough conditions close to shore.

“Crews will continue searching under the direction of NSW Police Marine Area Command,” Inspector Harding said.