Mark May, NSRI St Francis Bay station commander, said; “At 13h57 on Wednesday 2 November NSRI St Francis Bay volunteer duty sea rescue crew were activated following reports of a drowning in progress at Main Beach, St Francis Bay.
“Our NSRI volunteer duty crew launched our sea rescue craft Spirit of St Francis II and Private Care ambulance service, Metro EMS and a Metro EMS rescue squad, the SA Police Services and the St Francis Bay Fire and Rescue Services responded
“On arrival on-scene a search commenced for a 25 year old male who had reportedly disappeared after reportedly being dumped by a wave while wading in the surf. He is believed to be a resident of the area and police are following up on the exact details.
“An extensive sea and shore search has revealed no sign of the man who is now presumed to have drowned.
“Police have opened an inquest docket.
“Police divers have been alerted and NSRI will continue a search until sunset but at this point no sign of the man has been found.
“The ongoing search operation will be handed over to police following a high tide search by NSRI this late afternoon.
“The name of the man has not been released pending family members being informed.”
