Two paddleboarders feared missing off Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast have been located safe and well following an extensive search.
The pair were reported missing off Wellington Drive about 6.30pm yesterday and were last seen about one kilometre offshore, between Nambucca Heads and Scotts Head.
Police confirmed they spoke with two men matching the descriptions of the missing persons earlier today.
“The pair confirmed with police that they had been in the water at that time before returning home safely,” it said in a statement.
“Police wish to thank the media and community for their assistance.”
Marine Rescue NSW had called off a search for the pair at about 10am due to rough conditions.
“Conditions were challenging for our volunteer crews with 25 knot winds combined with a one-and-a-half metre swell,” said inspector Steve Raymond.
