A body has been located in the search of a man missing near Newcastle.
About 5pm yesterday (Monday 25 November 2024), emergency services were called to the Croudace Bay Dog Park, Bareki Road, Valentine, following reports of a man in the water.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attended and were told a 60-year-old man was attempting to retrieve a tinny which had become loose from its mooring.
The man was last seen swimming to the tinny before a witness lost sight of him.
Police, with the assistance of officers from Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter conducted an extensive land and sea search.
About 7.30am today (Tuesday 26 November 2024), a body, believed to be that of the missing man, was located near a boat ramp in Valentine.
The man is yet to be formally identified.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.