A missing spear fisherman has been located following a multi-agency search on the South Coast.
About 3.15pm yesterday (Saturday 17 June 2023), emergency services were called to Lennards Island, near Merimbula, following reports a 64-year-old spear fisherman had failed to return to shore after entering the water.
Officers attached to Marine Area Command coordinated a search of the area yesterday, assisted by South Coast Police District, NSW Ambulance, Marine Rescue, and NSW Surf Live Saving commenced a search of the area.
The search was suspended about 5.30pm yesterday due to poor light; however, resumed about 8am today (Sunday 18 June 2023) around Lennards Island and in water surrounding the Beowa ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park.
Following inquires the man was located about 9.15am today, on the coast within the Beowa ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Park.
He was transported by boat to Snug Cove, Eden, where he was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics. The man was uninjured.
