Search for swimmer caught in rip
The search for a missing swimmer started again this morning after being hampered by bad light late yesterday. Picture: Michael O'Brien/The West Australian
Police and surf lifesaving rescuers are searching for a swimmer who went missing off Yanchep yesterday evening.
The 30-year-old man was reported missing in the surf by his friend at 6.20pm yesterday. The friend told police the man had become stuck in a rip and he lost sight of the swimmer.
A search started last night but there was no sign of the missing man.
The search resumed in the water off Yanchep Lagoon Café carpark this morning with a Water Police vessel, three police divers, marine rescue volunteers and two WA Surf Lifesaving jet skis.
Police will address the media at 3pm today.
Search for swimmer missing at Yanchep Lagoon. Picture: Michael O'Brien/The West Australian
