Authorities are frantically looking for a young boy who was swept away from the rocks at a beach on the NSW Central Coast.

Early this morning, the urgent search for a 15-year-old boy, who is believed to have been swept off rocks on the NSW Central Coast, will resume. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve and emergency services, including the Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, were immediately called to North Avoca Beach at 3:10 pm. Despite the efforts of two helicopters scouring the water, the teen was not found and is presumed to have been swept from a rock shelf.

Surf Life Saving NSW, along with volunteers on jet skis and drones, also joined in the search. However, by 7 pm, the search was scaled down, with only a water police vessel remaining in the area throughout the night. The search is set to resume this morning.

The incident has raised concerns, with Surf Life Saving NSW CEO Steve Pearce urging people to be cautious in the water this Christmas. He emphasized the importance of everyone returning to their families safely and urged people to think before taking any risks. Pearce also expressed sadness over the number of major incidents during this time of year, which have caused devastation for many families.

A hazardous surf warning was in place for yesterday and today in parts of NSW, including the Central Coast. This serves as a reminder for people to take necessary precautions when near the water. It is also worth noting that since July 1, there have been 17 recorded coastal drownings.

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