'We hope for a miracle': Missing man caught in rip identified as South Australian dad
The family of a father-of-four missing in waters off South Australia's west coast say they are hoping for a one-in-a-million miracle.
The search for Dan Cojocea will resume at first light after he was swept out to sea at Mary Ellis Wreck Beach about 4.30pm on Friday.
The Roxyby Downs father, aged 43, was caught in a rip at a beach 20 kilometres south of Port Lincoln while swimming alongside a group of six children.
Dan Cojocea remains missing Supplied
"He's a fantastic dad," his sister Camelia Cantell said.
"We still hold out the highest hope and we believe in amazing miracles and until there's a resolution, until we find him we hope for a one-in-a-million miracle."
Cojocea is understood to have been a confident swimmer and knew the area well.
The search resumed this morning with Police Air, emergency service drones, and a boat all looking for the man.
Ground crews were also present, searching the coastline.
Six people were helped from the water yesterday, with Cojocea unable to reach the shore.
Two of the children remain in Port Lincoln hospital, while two have been released.
The beach is known for its dangerous waters.
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