Diver missing off Dawesville

A search is underway for a diver missing off Dawesville. Picture: Lincoln Baker/ The West Australian

Water police are coordinating a desperate search for a diver missing off Dawesville.

Emergency authorities were told a diver had failed to resurface about 5km off the Dawesville Cut at about 1.30pm today.

Two water police vessels, three volunteer marine rescue boats, two helicopters and a dive team have been deployed to help with the search.

It is understood the missing diver was on a boat with up to four other people.