Four people washed off rocks

Four people washed off the rocks at Maitland Bay were rescued before Killcare life savers or a rescue helicopter arrived on the scene.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked to the Killcare area following reports of four people washed of rocks.

But, upon arrival, police advised that all four people had already been rescued and reunited with family members.

The helicopter returned to base.

The swell had been heavy during the afternoon, closing Killcare Beach.

Killcare surf club president Mr Peter Bagnall said: "With a massive response, including the Westpac chopper, water police and a couple of ambulances, SurfCom asked our patrol to make the long run over to assist.

"While it turned out to not amount to much, our IRB crew braved conditions that closed the beach and were among the first on the scene ready to help," he said.

Media alert, 26 Nov 2016

Barry Walton, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service

Newsletter, 2 Dec 2016

Craig Sheppard, Killcare SLSC