Search for missing snorkeler off Ledge Point continues after 32-year-old man disappeared on Thursday

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Fri, 2 January 2026 9:21AM

The search continues at Ledge Point beach for a missing snorkeler. Credit: Sandra Jackson/The West Australian

Authorities are continuing their search for a snorkeler missing north of Perth.

The search started for the 32-year-old started about 3pm on Thursday when he disappeared during a dive off Ledge Point.

The search restarted on Friday morning with PolAir, two Lancelin Volunteer Marine Sea Rescue vessels, police divers and rescuers on jetskis scouring the ocean near Lancelin.

A search continues at Ledge point beach for a missing snorkeler. Picture: Sandra Jackson — A search continues at Ledge point beach for a missing snorkeler. Sandra Jackson Credit: Sandra Jackson/The West Australian

An empty tinny was spotted from the air on Thursday but it is not known who the boat belongs to.

Police are also searching the beaches.

Search for missing snorkeler off Ledge Point continues after 32-year-old man disappeared on Thursday

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