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Search continues for man feared drowned off Port Edward

The NSRI sea rescue craft Spirit of Surfski VII was launched.

July 4, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute
The NSRI sea rescue craft Spirit of Surfski VII was launched. PHOTO BY MED-EVAC

A South Coast man, believed to be in his 40s, went missing in the surf at Glenmore Beach yesterday. Despite an extensive search, there remains no sign of the missing man. He is feared drowned.

Emergency services and beachgoers at Port Edward beach yesterday afternoon. PHOTO BY MED-EVAC

Craig Lambinon, spokesman for National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) said NSRI Port Edward duty crew was activated following reports from Med-Evac ambulance services of a drowning in progress.

Sea rescue craft Spirit of Surfski VII was launched.

NSRI rescue swimmers, Med-Evac ambulance services, the Saps, Search and Rescue and Police K9 Search and Rescue responded.

A sea and shoreline search was carried out yesterday and is continuing today.

The search for the man missing off Port Edward will continue.  PHOTO BY MED-EVAC

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July 4, 2023
Shona Aylward Less than a minute

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Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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