*This has been edited since initial release to correct the location of the search*

The Search and Rescue Section are actively searching for Brendon, a 55-year-old male, who voluntarily jumped off the Channel Island Bridge last night accompanied by work mates.

About 9:42pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of the male drifting away after several minutes of him laughing and active within the water after jumping off the bridge. It is alleged Brendon was unable to swim back to shore, despite his friends’ attempts to encourage him. He was last seen in the middle of the channel, drifting toward Darwin City in strong tidal currents. Witnesses observed him for approximately two minutes before losing sight of him.

He was last seen wearing steel cap boots, shorts and a dark shirt.

The Search and Rescue Section deployed and overnight have done an extensive search of the Middle Arm area. Police are urging anyone who may witness a male in the area or along the shore in the harbour to provide aid and call Triple Zero immediately.