Author: Olivia Ireland
Publish date: 2023-03-19 16:31:03
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Emergency services will recommence searching for a St Ives man who has been missing in the Blue Mountains, in Sydney’s north-west, since Sunday.
Officers attached to the Blue Mountains police area command received reports about 5pm that a canyoner had gone missing in the Wollangambe River, Mount Wilson, about 3pm.
Police understand the 39-year-old man was canyoning with a group when he disappeared.
Officers began a search of the water and surrounding areas, helped by specialist police attached to police rescue and PolAir, as well as NSW Ambulance. The search was suspended about 7pm on Sunday due to poor light.
The search is set to resume about 9am on Monday with a command post established at Mount Wilson Rural Fire Service.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Author: Olivia Ireland
Publish date: 2023-03-19 16:31:03
www.theage.com.au
Read all