One missing after water incident

Water search Police advise that about midnight a number of persons were in Aeroview Drive Beachaven when a member of the group went for a swim. The person subsequently got into difficulties but was able to take hold of a boat anchor rope to keep afloat.

A second person went to assist but also got into difficulties and has not been since.

A search conducted of the area has not located the person to date and inquiries with relatives have confirmed the person has not returned home.

Police staff from Deodar are currently assessing the situation and expect to make a decision on any further searches and personnel involved early this morning. There is no further information available at this time.

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