Kiama fisherman search: Multiple rescue teams involved as Sydney father and son missing off Blowhole
All available marine rescue services have been scrambled to the Kiama area as a desperate search continues for a father and son believed to have been washed off the rocks while fishing.
The pair, believed to be a 47-year-old and his 17-year-old teenage son from Sydney, were reported missing by concerned family members in the early hours of Tuesday morning
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said Port Kembla 31 was deployed at 7:30am on Tuesday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“The Marine Rescue NSW crew on board PK 31 will assist Port Kembla Water Police with a coastal contour search in waters off Kiama Blowhole after the two people reportedly failed to return from a fishing trip early last night,’’ Inspector Massey said.
“The Marine Rescue Port Kembla crew has just joined the search under the direction of NSW Police Marine Area Command.
“Sea conditions off Kiama are fair this morning,” Inspector Massey added.
The search is currently being conducted by officers from Lake Illawarra Police District, Marine Area Command, Police Divers, Rescue and Bomb Disposal Unit, Polair, Marine Rescue, SES, and Surf Life Saving NSW.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
