AAP General News (Australia)
08-17-2009
NSW: Search for man missing in Snowy Mountains
SYDNEY, Aug 17 AAP - Police will resume a search for a man who went missing while swimming
at Lake Jindabyne in the NSW Snowy Mountains.
The 40-year-old went for a swim between the mainland and Cub Island at 4pm (AEST) on
Saturday, a distance of 280 metres.
Witnesses said the man appeared to get into difficulties and disappeared from view.
Emergency services began their search for the swimmer at 5pm on Saturday, but had to
call it off at 7pm.
The search resumed on Sunday morning but had was cancelled about lunchtime due to strong
winds and choppy waters.
Police said the search will continue early on Monday, weather permitting.
AAP bzs/jfm
KEYWORD: SWIMMER AM UPDATE
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