The body of a man has been located following a search at Penrith.
About 2.35pm today (Tuesday 26 December 2023), emergency services were called to Penrith Beach off Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh, after reports a man entered the water with a paddleboard before he was seen to go underwater and failed to resurface.
Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended and commenced a search to locate the man, with the assistance of PolAir and police divers.
Following a search, the body of a man, believed to be aged in his 30s, was located about 6.15pm. He is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be that of the missing swimmer.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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