Tasmania Police Marine Division is responding to the activation of three parachute flares at the Southern end of Hunter Island in the state’s North West at 10pm last night.

The Marine Division are being assisted by the Westpac Rescue Police Helicopter and a fixed wing aircraft provided by AUSSAR. This will result in an extensive air and sea rescue mission.

Police are requesting anyone with knowledge of the flare activations or any vessels in that area to contact police as soon as possible on 131444.

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