Body found in search for missing boater – South Coast

The body of a man has been located on the Far South Coast.

About 3.15pm on Tuesday 12 December 2023, emergency services were called to Haywards Beach, near Tilba Road, Bermagui, following reports a boat had washed ashore.

Officers from the South Coast Police District responded and commenced a search of the water and surrounding area, with assistance from Marine Area Command, Surf Life Savers, State Emergency Services and the Westpac Helicopter.

Despite an extensive search of the water and surrounding land, the 60-year-old man from Victoria was not located, and the search was suspended on Thursday 14 December 2023.

About 5.30pm (Monday 18 December 2023), the body of a man was located in the water at Haywards Beach, Bermagui.

He is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be that of the missing man.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

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