Rescue helicopter spots missing man

A rescue helicopter was called to the Pittwater and Brisbane Water areas, neat St Hubert's Island to assist the water police with a search for an overdue 83-year-old man who had failed to return at last light on July 3.

Fears were held for the gentleman as he had a pacemaker and it was out of character for him not to be back during daylight.

After extensive searching from the air, the helicopter paramedic spotted the man's small boat grounded south west of St Hubert's Island.

Water police were directed to the scene.

They confirmed it was the gentleman and took him in tow to safety.

He suffered no ill effects.

SOURCE:

Media release, 3 Jul 2018

Graham Nickisson, Westpac Rescue Helicopter