Search for missing swimmer, Noosa

Police will resume searching at first light this morning for a 19-year-old Brisbane man who went missing in surf at Noosa North Shore yesterday afternoon.

Around 2.30pm the man was swimming with a friend before being reportedly being caught in a rip and dragged out to sea.

A search involving police, water police and other agencies was commenced immediately but was suspended yesterday evening due to fading light.

Today’s search will commence at first light and will involve water police, a rescue helicopter, beach patrols and other agencies on jet boats and jet skis.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

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