The coordinated multi-agency search for a missing child swept into the ocean on Sunday on the Central Coast has been suspended.
About 5.15pm on Sunday (3 November 2024), emergency services responded to reports a child had been swept into the ocean while attempting to cross The Entrance Channel.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District have been told a 43-year-old man was crossing channel with his four boys – aged 11, nine, seven and three – when the eldest child was swept into the ocean by the current.
While bystanders looked after the other three children, the man tried to reach the boy but was unsuccessful.
An extensive multi-agency search for the missing boy was conducted that night and continued during daylight hours yesterday (Monday 4 November 2024) and today (Tuesday 5 November 2024).
The coordinated multi-agency marine search was suspended at 4pm today; however, Tuggerah Lakes Police District, Marine Area Command and Surf Life Saving NSW, will continue regular patrols of the area over the coming days.
Anyone with information, or who might see anything that can assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
