Overview
- Two individuals were reported missing in the waters near Back Beach, Streaky Bay, at approximately 11:15am on Tuesday.
- SA Police, the State Emergency Service (SES), and the Water Operations Unit are actively conducting search efforts in the area.
- Back Beach, popular with surfers, is considered unsafe for most swimmers due to strong rips and persistent waves, according to tourism authorities.
- Authorities have pledged to provide updates as new information becomes available, but no further details have been released so far.
- The incident highlights ongoing safety challenges at Streaky Bay, which has seen previous marine hazards, including a fatal shark attack earlier this year.