Search Underway For Missing Swimmer - South West Rocks

A search is underway for a swimmer missing from a beach on the Mid North Coast.

About 4.20pm today (Sunday 30 November 2025), emergency services were called to Little Bay Beach, Arakoon, following reports an 18-year-old man was in trouble in the water.

Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District responded, alongside Marine Area Command officers and Surf Life Saving NSW.

Authorities conducted a search of the area, however, were unable to locate the man.

The search has been suspended and will resume tomorrow morning (Monday 1 December 2026).

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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