In a dramatic incident around 3 pm today (Sunday, 26 November 2023), emergency services rushed to Stockton Beach following reports of multiple swimmers in distress.
While three individuals were successfully rescued, one man remains unaccounted for. A rescued swimmer has been hospitalized for precautionary measures, while the other two emerged unharmed.
Presently, officers from Port Stephens – Hunter Police District, in collaboration with surf lifesavers, are actively engaged in an extensive search for the missing man in the waters.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.