Search under way after woman disappears into water on NSW coast
Emergency services were called to Shortland Esplanade at Newcastle Beach in Newcastle around 4.35am today following reports of a missing swimmer.
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A major search is under way for a woman who disappeared while swimming on the NSW north coast.
Emergency services were called to Shortland Esplanade at Newcastle Beach in Newcastle around 4.35am today following reports of a missing swimmer.
Police were told an unknown woman had entered the water about 10 minutes earlier and had not returned to the shore.
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Police officers, Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue and a Westpac Rescue helicopter have been engaged in a multi-agency search for the missing woman.
She was last seen wearing a pink top, black pants and no shoes.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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