Lost Australian Surfer Rescued After Overnight Stay on Uninhabited Island

Jul 10, 2025 Australia Australia World News
Lost Australian Surfer Rescued After Overnight Stay on Uninhabited Island

An Australian surfer was rescued after spending the night on an uninhabited island near Wooli, NSW, after going missing. He is receiving medical care.

Lost Surfer Found Safe on Uninhabited Island off Australian Coast

A teenage Australian surfer, identified as Darcy Deefholts, has been rescued after a night spent on North Solitary Island, an uninhabited island off the coast of Wooli, New South Wales.

Details of the Incident

The 19-year-old went surfing off Wooli Beach on Wednesday afternoon. When he failed to return home, his family alerted the New South Wales police.

The Rescue Operation

Police initiated a search and rescue operation, and Deefholts was found safe on North Solitary Island, approximately 12 kilometers offshore. His father described the rescue as a 'one in a million miracle'.

Current Status

The rescued surfer is currently receiving medical treatment.

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