A major search operation is underway for a man who west missing on the Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to Laggers Point, near Trial Bay Gaol at South West Rocks, after reports the man had been washed off rocks just after 1pm.
Police have been told a 53-year-old and his son were spear fishing in nearby water, when a large wave pushed them onto rocks.
The older man was swept back into the water a short time later.
Mid North Coast Police are working with Water Police, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Marine Rescue, NSW Ambulance, NSW Surf Lifesaving and local lifeguards to find the man.
He was last seen wearing a blue and green full-length wetsuit, with a yellow-tipped snorkel and one black flipper.
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