A body, believed to be that of a boy missing at The Entrance, has been located today.
About 5.15pm on Sunday (3 November 2024), emergency services responded to reports a child had been swept into the ocean while attempting to cross The Entrance Channel.
An extensive multi-agency search for the missing boy was subsequently conducted, with ongoing taskings continuing today.
About 2.30pm today (Wednesday 6 November 2024), emergency services were called to The Entrance following reports a body had been located in the water.
While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing boy.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
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