(Packery Channel, September 12, 2008) It happened around 6 o'clock tonight, three surfers were caught in strong rip tides near Packery Channel. All three were rescued by good Samaritans.
One of the surfers suffered injuries to his back and was placed on stretcher. They were rushed to Memorial Hospital to be checked out.
But while that was going on, A 19 year old man was watching the rescue from the rocks, and thrown into the water by a strong wave.
Coast guard officials were told by witnesses that he was knocked unconscious, and was taken out to sea by the strong rip tide.
A 2 hour search of the area from the air and water took place. So far, he has not been located.
Coast guard officials told 3 News, they will continue to search for the man at first light.
But the strong waves and current from Hurricane Ike, its unclear where the man could be.
