BY IAN CROUCH
A search is under way after reports of a flare being sighted off Port Stephens early Wednesday morning.
Police say a member of the public reported seeing what's now believed to be two high powered spot lights about 40 kilometres offshore from Fishermans's Beach at about 3.40am .
A Marine Rescue crew is searching the area along with a helicopter.
Police say no emergency beacon has been activated in the area.
