Huge search for missing paraglider last seen crashing into the water by a lifeguard at a popular beach
- Multi-agency search for paraglider who reportedly disappeared off NSW coast
- Was last seen Saturday, 200 metres off Woonona Beach, north of Wollongong
- The search was halted at 5pm and will continue from 8am on Sunday
A huge multi-agency search for a paraglider that reportedly crashed into water off the NSW coast has been halted.
It came after a surf lifesaver spotted a kite surfer or paraglider disappear off Woonona Beach, north of Wollongong, about 2pm on Saturday.
It’s believed that the person was last seen about 200 metres offshore.
A huge multi-agency search (pictured) for a paraglider that reportedly crashed into water off the NSW coast has been halted
It came after a life saver spotted what they thought was a kite surfer or paraglider that disappeared off Woonona Beach, north of Wollongong around 2pm on Saturday (pictured, NSW police and ambulance services)
Extensive searches were conducted throughout the day.
The air, sea and land search was halted at 5pm and will continue from 8am on Sunday.
Hazardous surf conditions are likely, with a severe weather warning in place for Wollongong, reported by 9News.
This search comes only months after a man crashed into a tree and became suspended above the ground near Stanwell Tops in Wollongong.
This resulted in multiple rescue resources being deployed to rescue him.
The air, sea and land search (pictured) was halted at 5pm and will continue from 8am on Sunday
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