Police are appealing for information following reports of a surfer believed to be missing off Newcastle.
About 6.20pm today (Wednesday 30 September 2020), emergency services responded to reports a surfer appeared to be struggling in the water at Newcastle Beach, Newcastle.
The female witness told police; she saw what she believed was a surfer in some difficulties in choppy surf conditions about 100 metres offshore.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District conducted a search of the beach and water, with the assistance of a rescue helicopter, Police Rescue and NSW Ambulance.
Acting Inspector David Piddington from Newcastle City Police District is appealing to anyone who may have seen something to come forward.
"At this stage, we have not taken any reports of any missing persons in the area, though we would like to speak with any surfers who were in the water at Newcastle Beach at the time and may have seen a fellow surfer in trouble," Acting Inspector Piddington said.
The search has been suspended overnight and is expected to resume at first light tomorrow (Thursday 1 October 2020).
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
