Police update – Tuesday, 28 October 2025 10:23:51 AM.
A man’s body has been located during a search for a hang glider missing in the state’s north.
Emergency services were called to Lakeside Crescent, Elizabeth Beach, about 4pm Sunday (26 October 2025), following reports a hang glider was missing.
Officers attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District were told a 59-year-old man had launched off Lindemans Point; however, was believed to have lost altitude.
A multi-agency search commenced with assistance from Marine Area Command, Surf Lifesaving NSW, Marine Rescue NSW, Fire and Rescue NSW, Rural Fire Service, NSW Ambulance and Toll Ambulance Rescue conducting an aerial search.
The search resumed this morning and, about 9.20am (Tuesday 28 October 2025), the body of a man was located by police divers in the waters off Elizabeth Beach.
While yet to be formally identified, the body is believed to be that of the missing man.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Updated: Monday 27 October 3:45pm
The volunteer crew on board Marine Rescue NSW vessel Forster 30 have been stood down for the day after assisting in a multi-agency search for a missing male hang-glider pilot off Elizabeth Beach on the state’s Mid North Coast.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said the Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry crew spent more than six hours today searching waters south of Forster for the missing man.
“Unfortunately, conditions deteriorated offshore and the crew has returned to base after conducting a parallel line search from Lindeman Cove to Blueys Head alongside the Water Police.
“Marine Rescue NSW volunteers remain on standby to further assist the search, should they be requested by NSW Police Marine Area Command,” Inspector Greenslade said.
Monday 27 October 10:15am
Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry is continuing to assist in a multi-agency search for a missing male hang-glider pilot on waters off Elizabeth Beach, south of Forster.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry was requested to assist the search by NSW Police Marine Area Command Sunday afternoon (26 October).
“A volunteer crew was assembled and rescue vessel Forster 30 deployed.
“Forster 30 searched late yesterday from Seven Mile Beach to Elizabeth Beach before being stood down for the day at 8.30pm,” she said.
Marine Rescue NSW vessel Forster 30 resumed the search Monday morning (27 October).
“The volunteer crew completed a coastal search en route to the search area.
“FO 30 is conducting a parallel-line search with Water Police from Lindeman Cove in the north to Blueys Head in the south, with communications supported by radio operators from Marine Rescue Forster Tuncurry.
“Conditions are currently favourable offshore, but 20-knot winds and a 1.5 to 2.5 metre swell are forecast later today,” Inspector Greenslade said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
