An air and sea search is under way for a teenager feared swept into the ocean from a rock shelf north of Sydney.
Emergency services were called to North Avoca Beach about 3pm on Christmas Eve following reports the 15-year-old boy was missing in the water.
Helicopters have been circling the area, while police and surf lifesaver crews are on the water.
Volunteers from Marine Rescue at nearby Terrigal have been tasked with assisting water police in the search effort.
Inspector for the service Steve Raymond said a crew was assembled and rescue vessel Terrigal 30 was deployed just after 4.30pm.
“Conditions offshore are choppy with 2.5 metre to 3 metre swell,” Inspector Raymond said.
Surf Lifesaving NSW chief executive Steve Pearce has issued a statement urging people to think twice before taking risks near water, with several major incidents on Tuesday.
https://thewest.com.au/news/disaster-and-emergency/search-under-way-for-teen-swept-off-rocks-into-ocean-c-17187253
