Update – 4:20pm: Police say they have spoken to the people concerned and there is “no longer concerns for anyone or any searches underway”.
Earlier: Police have launched a search for up to four stand-up paddle-boarders who “may be in distress” off the coast of Cremorne Beach.
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Officers and specialist resources are currently combing the area after receiving a report of the incident on Monday afternoon.
The rescue helicopter has also been dispatched to the area.
Initial indications suggest the paddlers may be in the water between Cremorne Beach and Cremorne Point.
Police say nothing has been found so far.
Anyone with information about the paddlers or their whereabouts is urged to contact Tasmania Police.
