03/11/2024
UPDATE -Search resumes for missing child - The Entrance
Tuesday, 05 November 2024 09:20:48 AM
The search for a missing child swept into the ocean on Sunday on the Central Coast has resumed.
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Search resumes for child swept into sea at The Entrance
Monday, 04 November 2024 06:48:06 AM
A forward command post will operate from The Entrance Surf Life Saving Club from 8am.
A search is due to resume for a child swept into the ocean off The Entrance yesterday.
Emergency services were alerted after by-standers reported a child had been swept into the ocean while attempting to cross The Entrance Channel about 5.15pm (Sunday 3 November 2024).
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District have been told a 43-year-old man was crossing channel, from the North Entrance side, with his four boys – aged 11, nine, seven and three – when the eldest child was swept into the ocean by the current.
While two by-standers looked after the other three children, the man tried to reach the boy but was unsuccessful.
Emergency services were then called to assist and local police, with the assistance of Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving, the and the Toll and Westpac Rescue Helicopters, immediately initiated an extensive land, air and sea search but were unable to find the child.
The search continued until darkness when it was suspended.
It is due to resume about 8am today (Monday 4 November 2024), with all agencies again assisting.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information into the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.