A multi-agency search operation is continuing for a man missing in water on the far 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.
NSW SES is assisting today’s search.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or . Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
