A swimmer has gone missing after being caught in a rip at a popular Sydney beach – sparking a massive search operation.
Emergency services were called to Bronte Beach following reports of a man missing in the surf about 7:45pm on Sunday.
Another person is believed to have also been stuck in the rip but was saved.
A maritime police boat and a NSW Ambulance rescue helicopter were deployed to scour through the rough surf conditions for the man.
Footage from the scene shows the helicopter shining its search light across breaking waves at the bottom of jagged cliffs.
A massive search operation is underway for a man who went missing after being caught in a rip at Bronte Beach in Sydney’s East on Sunday night (pictured)
NSW Police and Ambulance launched a ground, water and air search for the man with the help of a rescue helicopter and a police boat (pictured, police at the scene)
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson told Daily Mail its search efforts have since been suspended for the night. NSW Police are continuing the search.
Local police and Surf Lifesavers also aided in the search and could be seen conducting a ground search across the shoreline and off of the beach pool.
Anyone with information has been urged to contact police.
Hundreds of people descended on the beach earlier on Sunday as temperatures climbed to 29C.
More to come.
NSW Ambulance were seen waiting at the beach with stretchers (pictured) but later withdrew its helicopter and suspended its search efforts for the night
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