Overview
- Police launched an ocean search after a witness reported a woman in distress off Anchorage Cove near Koombana Drive and she has not been located.
- Water Police, Bunbury officers, Marine Rescue WA volunteers and surf life saving teams are patrolling the bay by boat and onshore.
- Authorities say they have not yet confirmed the identity of the swimmer and have received no formal missing‑person report linked to the sighting.
- Police are urging friends, family and beachgoers to check whether anyone has not returned and to call 131 444 or Crime Stoppers with information.
- Koombana Bay is a popular swimming area about 170 kilometres south of Perth and the search could prompt renewed local safety checks and community alerts if the person is identified.