Marine Rescue Port Macquarie crews resume search for missing male swimmer

Volunteer crews and radio operators at Marine Rescue Port Macquarie have resumed the search for a missing 20-year-old male swimmer who was last seen at Shelly Beach yesterday afternoon.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector John Murray said two vessels were deployed this morning to assist the multi-agency search.

“Marine Rescue NSW vessels Port Macquarie 30 and Port Macquarie 21 departed base just after 7:30am.

“They are conducting a parallel line search from Nobbys Beach south to Miners Beach, pushing east.

“Conditions have improved this morning, with a 1.5 to 2-metre swell and very good visibility.

“Volunteer radio operators will continue to manage vessel communications from the Marine Rescue Port Macquarie radio hub at Town Beach.

“Our crews will remain on the water until instructed otherwise by NSW Police Marine Area Command,” Inspector Murray said.