The family of 11-year-old Laith Alaid 'remain hopeful' as volunteers and community members try to find the boy who was swept out to sea.
An 11-year-old boy who is still missing after being swept out to se off the NSW Central Coast almost 48 hours ago has been identified.
The family of Laith Alaid have released a picture of him while asking the community to "stay vigilant' as the search continues. Speaking in a statement released through NSW Police Media, the family thanked the volunteers and community members who "selflessly dedicated their time and resources to the search efforts".
"We are deeply moved by the community support we have received since Laith went missing at The Entrance on Sunday morning," they said. "We remain hopeful, and we ask the community to stay vigilant for anything that might assist in the search.
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