Human remains have been found during the search for a swimmer missing off Cape Woolamai at Phillip Island.
A 28-year-old man was spotted by surfers in trouble about 5.30pm on Christmas Day, but quickly disappeared from sight.
A search for the man resumed on Tuesday and police said human remains were found during the afternoon.
It comes as a 22-year-old man died at a NSW beach near the Queensland border on Christmas Day and a Victorian father died at a Great Ocean Road beach last week.
Life Saving Victoria issued a plea to beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags over the summer and say extra lifeguards will be on patrol through to New Years.
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Lifesavers patrol 57 locations on weekends over summer and during the peak period lifeguards are employed to patrol on weekdays and at additional locations.
