Search for man in Hastings River – Port Macquarie
Friday, 28 August 2015 02:58:59 AM
Police and emergency services have been searching the Hastings River and surrounding areas at Port Macquarie following reports of a man in the water last night.
About 10.55pm (Thursday 27 August 2015), a witness told police he saw a man in the river who was being taken out to sea by the current.
The witness jumped into the river to try and assist the man but could not locate him.
Police were called and a search involving local officers, Marine Rescue and the Westpac rescue helicopter was conducted for the man but searchers were unable to locate him.
The search was suspended at 1am and will re-commence at 7am with additional resources.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man on the river banks or in the water to contact them.
Anyone with information which could assist in identifying the man is urged to contact Port Macquarie police on (02) 6583 0199 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to these incidents to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.
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