A significant search and rescue operation is in full swing off the coast of Ledge Point, north of Perth, after a snorkeler was reported missing.
Search Teams Mobilise After Diver Disappears
The alarm was raised on Thursday afternoon when a man failed to surface after a dive in the area. An extensive multi-agency response was immediately launched to locate him.
Authorities have deployed a range of resources to scour the ocean. PolAir has been conducting aerial searches, while Lancelin Sea Rescue is involved in the surface operation. The search zone was focused after an empty tinny was spotted from the air near Lancelin.
Major Resources Deployed in Rescue Effort
WA Police confirmed that Water Police units are also actively involved in the effort to find the missing male. The combined force represents a substantial search capability for the region.
The operation underscores the inherent risks of water activities, even in areas popular with locals and visitors. The community is awaiting further updates as the search continues.
