Police Praise Member of Public After Surfer Stuck in Swells Saved

Police praise member of public after surfer stuck in swells saved

Police have praised the quick actions of a member of the public who raised the alarm after spotting a surfer unable to make it back into shore in challenging conditions at Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth.

Surfer rescued 200 metres offshore in ‘extremely challenging’ conditions

Strong winds and two-metre swells left a surfer struggling to make it back to Fitzroy Beach in New Plymouth.

Surfer rescued off Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth

Stock photo. A surfer was safely recued after getting into difficulty approximately 200 metres offshore from Fitzroy Beach, New Plymouth. Police were notified at about 3.20pm yesterday after a concerned member of the public observed the surfer appearing unable to make it back to shore in challenging sea conditions. At the time, winds were estimated to be 30 to 40 knots with swells of around two metres. Detective Nathan Hessell of Taranaki Police…