BY IAN CROUCH
Police have described a midnight swim in Newcastle Harbour which sparked a major search as a foolish act.
The Hunter's Westpac Rescue Helicopter along with police, ambulance paramedics and Marine Rescue personnel were called in after the man was seen diving in the water off Queens Wharf just before midnight on Saturday and didn't resurface.
The helicopter crew conducted a visual search for more than an hour using night vision goggles.
The man was eventually found safe inside his Stockton home, completely unaware of the massive search effort.
Police say he was sheepish and remorseful - they suspect alcohol may have played a part in his decision.
 |
| A Police launch scours Newcastle Harbour for the missing swimmer |
