A RACE AGAINST TIME: Desperate search continues for 13-year-old boy swept away in ‘dangerous’ waters at popular Australian resort as helicopters and other vehicles swarm Venus Bay
A family’s summer holiday turned into a ‘nightmare’ after a 13-year-old boy went missing in the treacherous waters of Venus Bay in Victoria. Rescue teams are frantically searching as the sun begins to set, battling ‘giant waves’ in an effort to find the boy before it’s too late.
Latest news on the 13-year-old boy missing at Venus Bay
As of January 25, 2026, there are reports of a 13-year-old boy believed to be missing in the waters of Venus Bay, Victoria, Australia. Police and multiple rescue forces — including the Air Wing, Water Police, Coast Guard, and local residents — are coordinating a search for the boy after he was last seen around 12:30 pm near No. 4 Beach. The search is ongoing, and there is no update on whether he has been found.
Venus Bay is a coastal area in northwest Victoria, known for its wide beach and large waves — which can be dangerous for swimming without caution.
