A member of the family confirmed to 9News that Steph Weisse, Will Teagle, Elliot Foote and Jordan Brief have been discovered alive after going lacking when their boat bumped into dangerous climate on Sunday night time.
9News understands Weisse, Teagle and Brief have been discovered floating within the water on surfboards.
Foote’s father Peter earlier instructed media his son had paddled off on his surfboard and left the group to get assist, however hadn’t been discovered but.
After an anxious wait and conflicting studies, Peter obtained a heartwarming textual content message from his son confirming he was alive.
He mentioned the textual content learn: “Hey Dad, Elliot right here. I am alive. Secure now. Love you. Chat later.”
He additionally obtained a message from a good friend in Indonesia confirming his son was alive.
Regardless of the turmoil of the previous two days, Peter had all the time remained “optimistic” and held out hope the group could be discovered alive.
“What a scare he is put me by way of,” he mentioned.
The 4, who’re from Sydney, have been on a surf journey to rejoice Foote’s thirtieth birthday.
Three native crew members had additionally been on board the boat, two of whom have been positioned.
NSW Premier Chris Minns mentioned it was “unbelievable information” that the group was discovered.
“An enormous thanks to all those that have been a part of this days-long search,” he tweeted.
“This may’ve been such a tricky time for Elliot, Steph, Will and Jordan, in addition to their households.
”We will not wait to welcome them residence.”
A Division of International Affairs and Commerce (DFAT) spokesperson confirmed earlier a search and rescue operation had been underway because the group had been reported lacking.
“The Division of International Affairs and Commerce is offering consular help to the households of 4 Australians onboard and is working carefully with Indonesian authorities to help search and rescue efforts,” a spokesperson mentioned.
DFAT is but to launch an up to date assertion confirming the information that the group has been discovered.
Teagle’s sister, Amy, mentioned a gaggle of 12 was on two wood longboats heading from Nias island, about 120 kilometres from the North Sumatra coast, to the Banyak Islands, in Aceh.
Nias and the Banyak Islands are greater than 50 kilometres aside on the closest level.
One of many boats with eight on board sought shelter on Sarang Alu Island whereas the opposite boat with Foote, Weisse, Brief and Teagle continued on the journey.
The second boat did not attain its vacation spot.
Basarnas, the Nationwide Search and Rescue Company in Indonesia, mentioned the boat had gone lacking about 6pm on Sunday close to an island within the Banyaks known as Sarang Alu.
The authority mentioned waves have been three to 4 metres excessive amid heavy rain and it was darkish when the group went lacking.
The search had been suspended on Monday night time and resumed at first mild on Tuesday when the group was discovered.
