Police divers recover body of missing swimmer – Dorrigo

Police divers have recovered the body of a man who went missing after diving into a swimming hole at Dorrigo yesterday.

Emergency services were called to Dangar Falls on Coramba Road just after midday (Saturday 27 January 2024), when the 34-year-old man failed to resurface.

Officers attached to Coffs-Clarence Police District commenced a search, assisted by State Emergency Service members, but were unable to find the man.

The search resumed early today (Sunday 29 January 2024), and were this afternoon joined by divers from the Marine Area Command’s Dive Unit.

The man’s body was found about 4.20pm.

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

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