02/27/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/27/2024 00:00
Tuesday, 27 February 2024 04:52:10 PM
A search has concluded following a report of a missing swimmer in the Nambucca River earlier today.
About 1.10pm (Tuesday 27 February 2024), emergency services were called to the Nambucca River, near Nelson Street, following reports a swimmer was seen in the water before failing to resurface.
Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District arrived and immediately commenced a search for the man.
The search involved local police as well as Surf Life Saving NSW and Marine Rescue NSW.
Following inquiries, police viewed CCTV footage which showed the swimmer - who remains unidentified - returning safely to shore a short time after the initial report.
Police wish to thank the media and local community for their assistance with the search.
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