Police said they were yet to confirm how many people were on the yacht, and are searching for any others.
“It’s believed the yacht has now sunk,” police said.
“Additional assistance will be provided by the AMSAR Challenger jet and Westpac Rescue Helicopter from Lismore.”
Witnesses said conditions were dark and there was a large 5m swell in the water at the time of the boating tragedy, making it difficult for rescue crews to assist.
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