A 19-year-old surfer, Darcy Deefholts, was found safe on a remote island off the northern New South Wales coast after being reported missing. His father, Terry, had urgently called for community assistance via Facebook when Darcy did not return from surfing at Wooli beach. Following a significant search effort, including police and local volunteers, Darcy was located in the North Solitary Island nature reserve, approximately 14 kilometers offshore. He is currently in stable condition at Grafton base hospital and is in good spirits, supported by family.
A 19-year-old surfer was found safe on a remote island off the northern New South Wales coast, which his father described as a miracle outcome. Darcy Deefholts had set out towards Wooli beach, and when he failed to return home, his family alerted police, initiating a land and water search. He was eventually located in the North Solitary Island nature reserve, approximately 14 kilometers from the coast. Police confirmed that he was found stable and is currently receiving care at Grafton base hospital.
Terry Deefholts, the father of the missing surfer, urgently called for help through Facebook, asking for any available vessels to assist in the search. He expressed overwhelming gratitude for the community’s involvement in the efforts to locate his son, sharing updates about Darcy’s situation and pleading with the public for support. His emotional plea emphasized the fear surrounding his son's disappearance and the hope of finding him safe.
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