Search ends for tourist feared missing off Bondi

An English tourist feared missing after a 4am swim at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been discovered naked walking down the street.

A major search for an English tourist feared missing off Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been called off after the man was found strolling the streets naked but safe.

A drunken group of beachgoers took a dip in Bondi Beach at 4am. Picture: Bill Hearne

A major search operation was carried out. Picture: Bill Hearne

Police were alerted after four friends went for a dip about 3.50am on Tuesday but only three returned.

The 25-year-old’s clothes and personal belongings were still on the beach, sparking a major search involving police, lifesavers and a helicopter.

There were fears for the man’s safety. Picture: Bill Hearne

The man was checked by paramedics as a precaution before being reunited with his clothes and friends. Picture: Bill Hearne

It was cancelled about an hour later when the tourist was found walking naked along Military Road at North Bondi.

He was checked by paramedics as a precaution before being reunited with his clothes and friends, NSW Police said in a statement.