Missing snorkeler at Ledge Point: Ocean search underway for man last seen snorkelling north of Perth

A massive search is underway to find a snorkeler who went missing north of Perth.

A search began Thursday afternoon for a man who disappeared while diving off Ledge Point.

PolAir and Lancelin Marine Rescue scanned the ocean near Lancelin, where an empty canister was spotted from the air.

Police said a number of resources, including the Water Police, were deployed to find the missing male snorkeler.