Surf rescuers are searching for a 15-year-old boy swept away at North Avoca Beach on Christmas Eve.

A 15-year-old boy is missing after being swept away from a rock shelf at North Avoca Beach, north of Sydney, on Christmas Eve. Emergency services, including police, ambulance, surf lifesavers, and rescue helicopters, are conducting a large-scale search operation. Surf Lifesaving NSW CEO Steve Pearce has urged caution near the water, citing hazardous conditions and recent drownings.

December 24, 2024
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