BY ISABEL EVERETT
Newcastle City police have suspended a search for a surfer reported to have
been in difficulties off Newcastle Beach on Wednesday.
About 6.20pm on Wednesday, emergency services
responded to reports a surfer appeared to be struggling in the water at
Newcastle Beach.
The female witness told police that she saw what she believed was a surfer
having some difficulties during choppy surf conditions about 100m offshore.
Officers attached to Newcastle City Police District conducted a search of
the beach and water, with the assistance of a rescue helicopter, Police Rescue
and NSW Ambulance.
The search continued on Thursday – with the
assistance of the Marine Area Command and NSW Surf Lifesaving – with nothing
adverse located.
As no missing persons have been reported in the area, the search has been
suspended.
Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance.
