Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assist search for missing diver on far South Coast

Update – 18 June

Volunteers on board Marine Rescue NSW vessels XRAY 30 (Eden) and Merimbula 31 are returning to their respective bases following a successful conclusion to the multi-agency search for a missing diver off Lennards Island on the far South Coast.

The diver was located safe on rocks by members of the multi-agency search around 9am this morning.

Marine Rescue NSW crews on board XRAY 30 and MB 31 resumed the search at 8am this morning.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said it was a wonderful outcome.

“It was an amazing effort from all rescuers involved in this search which began yesterday afternoon.

17 June

Volunteers from Marine Rescue Eden have been stood down from a multi-agency search for a missing diver off Lennards Island on the far South Coast.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said the Eden unit was called to assist NSW Water Police and rescue helicopters earlier this afternoon.

“Marine Rescue NSW vessel XRAY 30 was deployed to assist with the search after the diver was reported missing around 3.30pm.

“At 5.40pm the Marine Rescue NSW crew was stood down for the day because of poor light.

“The XRAY 30 crew responded quickly and professionally this afternoon,” Inspector Sullivan said.

XRAY 30 will be back on the water tomorrow morning along with Merimbula 31 when the search resumes

“Marine Rescue NSW crews from Eden and Merimbula have been confirmed and they are prepared for a full day search tomorrow,” Inspector Sullivan said.

For more information visit www.marinerescuensw.com.au