Search for swimmer missing off popular Sydney beach

Maeve Bannister
AAP
Jet skis, rescue boats and a helicopter are searching for a swimmer missing in waters off Sydney.
Jet skis, rescue boats and a helicopter are searching for a swimmer missing in waters off Sydney. Credit: AAP

A multi-agency search is under way for a swimmer who got caught in a rip at a popular Sydney beach.

Emergency services were called to Bronte beach in Sydney’s east just before 8pm on Sunday after reports a man was seen in the water before failing to resurface.

Jet skis, rescue boats and a helicopter resumed a search on Monday morning after authorities failed to find the swimmer during an extensive search on Sunday night.

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NSW Police, surf lifesavers and the NSW Ambulance helicopter are taking part in the search.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact police.

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