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Search for missing Bondi swimmer continues

Police say strong swells on Tuesday made it too dangerous for divers to become involved in the search for a Japanese man missing off Bondi Beach.

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The search for a man feared drowned off Sydney's Bondi Beach will continue into a third day after authorities failed to uncover any sign of him.

The 22-year-old man was one of two Japanese nationals who got into trouble after going for a swim in rough conditions about 5.30pm (AEDT) on Monday.

Lifeguards pulled one of the men to safety, but the second man failed to resurface after being hit by a large wave.

A water and air search for the man continued on Tuesday but strong swells made it too dangerous for divers to become involved, a police spokesman told AAP.

The search was again wound down on Tuesday evening due to fading light.

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It is set to continue again on Wednesday at first light.

Police would not comment as to whether the search and rescue operation would move to a recovery effort.


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