Police and emergency services have been searching in waters off Rosebud overnight for four missing people.
Two 18-year-old males, an 18-year-old female and a 19-year-old female are believed to have been using inflatable paddle boards at the beach just off Point Nepean Road on 19 December.
A passer-by located belongings on the beach around 8pm and reported to police.
A large-scale search of the area was initiated with the assistance of Police Air Wing, HEMS ambulance choppers, Water Police and local rescue boats throughout the night and morning.
Due to deteriorating conditions the search was paused around 4am and will continue at daybreak.
Anyone with information is urged to call Rosebud Police Station on 5986 0444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 000.
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