THE Moruya based Life Saver Rescue Helicopter searched for a male driver who fled after being pulled over by police on Wednesday evening.
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Police who stopped a car on the far south coast of NSW on the night of Wednesday, April 22, discovered the body of a woman in the vehicle, as the male driver fled from officers into nearby bushland.
A perimeter has now been set up around Bermagui as officers hunt for the driver, who ran away when officers stopped the car on the Tathra Bermagui Road at Cuttagee Point about 8.30pm.
After being briefed late on Wednesday night, the helicopter crew set out shortly after first light on Thursday to search for the man.
Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter CEO Stephen Leahy said the crew was airborne at 7am.
"We have conducted an extensive search of Cuttagee Point headland," he said.
"The beach to the north, Barrabool Beach, was also searched, as well as Mills Beach to the south.
"The crew searched rocky ledges to the north and south and (made) an extensive search of the ocean."
Mr Leahy said after 90 minutes, the crew had not found anything and returned to the base.
"The aircraft is on standby if it is required," he said.
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