The search for a possible paraglider who reportedly crashed into the water off Woonona on Saturday has been suspended.
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Emergency services began searching the Illawarra coastline on Saturday, following reports a 'downed paraglider' came into the water 200 metres off Woonona Beach.
Polair, the Westpac lifesaver chopper and the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter took to the skies on Saturday while lifesavers from three clubs on jet skis and in IRBs, Wollongong City Council, Marine Rescue and Marine Area Command.
The multi-agency search was scaled back on Saturday afternoon and was relaunched early Sunday morning, but no-one was found.
NSW Police confirmed on Monday the search has concluded, and added local water police will continue to monitor the situation.
A spokesperson confirmed police have contacted local skydiving and paragliding companies, and said at this stage, there have been no reports of a missing person.
If fresh information comes to light, further searches will continue.
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