Search for missing paddleboarders off NSW tourist spot 'false alarm'

A search for two paddleboarders missing off a NSW tourist spot has been called off, with NSW Police saying it was a "false alarm."

Reports to Marine Rescue NSW claimed a pair of paddleboarders were struggling around 12pm at Vincentia in Jervis Bay.

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Four boats were searching for the pair, with a tourist boat also helping.

However NSW Police say it was a false alarm, and have called off the search.

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