Crews Searching for Jet Skier After Seen In Vicinity of Dunedin Waterspout

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Crews Searching for Jet Skier After Seen In Vicinity of Dunedin Waterspout

 

Update: The search for the jet ski now over.  Contact was made with a jet skier in the area that was in no distress.
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Fire rescue crews were dispatched to the beaches off Dunedin at about 2:10 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2017.

Rescuers are currently searching in the area of this waterspout after receiving reports that a person was seen on a jet ski in the same area.

Photo of a waterspout approaching the beaches of Dunedin. Photo courtesy of Albert Settembrini

Efforts are being hampered by continues rain and poor visibility in the area.

Updates when/if available.

Video courtesy of Adam Kent