A major rescue operation is underway, after a rock fisherman become trapped in a cave south of Newcastle.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter were called to the scene on Sunday morning, after reports a fisherman had been washed from rocks at Timber Beach south of Catherine Hill Bay.
Dozens of police, paramedics, and rescue volunteers stand by as the Westpac helicopter, police and lifesavers search the sea. It’s understood the man is wearing a life-jacket. @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/sbDUf5g5YI
— Lauren Kempe (@laurenkempe) July 7, 2019
It’s believed the fisherman was wearing a life-jacket at the time, with Surf Life Saving New South Wales and NSW Police coordinating the rescue.
Westpac Rescue Helicopter circling for the last 20 minutes to find a man who was swept off the rocks whilst fishing at Monee beach. More to come @nbnnews pic.twitter.com/LLON7cHNNe
— Lauren Kempe (@laurenkempe) July 7, 2019
