SEARCH RESUMES FOR MISSING SYDNEY MAN IN TUNCURRY
A search has resumed today for a fisherman who disappeared in water at Wallis Lake near Tuncurry yesterday afternoon.
About 2pm, police were called to Wallis Lake near the Head Street Bridge following reports that a fisherman had fallen into the water.
It is believed the 32-year-old Berala man was fishing near the bridge when he entered the water to retrieve an object.
An extensive search was undertaken throughout the afternoon by police from Manning/Great Lakes Local Area Command with the assistance of officers from the Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue NSW, Westpac Rescue Helicopter and Forster Surf Life Savers, however the man could not be found.
The search was called off about 6pm resumed at first light this morning.
The man, who is described as being of Asian appearance, was last seen wearing a long-sleeve pale blue shirt, a black baseball cap, jeans and joggers.
Police urge anyone with information about the man’s whereabouts to contact police via Triple Zero (000) or Crime Stoppers.
