A body has been located in the Mary River at Owanyilla following a search and rescue operation to locate a missing 14-year-old boy.
The child was last seen at approximately 10.15am when he fell into the river while water-tubing and failed to resurface.
His body was recovered by police divers just after 6pm, December 24.
The death is not considered suspicious, and police will prepare a report for the coroner.
Police are currently assisting the boy’s family who have requested privacy during this difficult time.
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