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Search underway as surfer missing in Western Australia

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A surfer has gone missing from a Western Australian beach.

WA Police were told that a surfer had gone missing from Surfers Point in Prevelly at 4.35pm on Friday.

The male surfer in his 40s was spotted in the water by a second surfer who noticed he needed assistance, however, rough conditions prohibited him from helping. 

WA Police were told that a surfer had gone missing from Surfer’s Point in Prevelly at 4.35pm on Friday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Emergency services attended the scene and began a search of the water and beach.

He has not yet been located.

Police will continue a search today with local marine rescue and emergency services. 

Surfers Point is closed and members of the public have been advised to avoid the area. 

The beach is a popular location for surfers in the Margaret River region.

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