Police have located the body of one man and are searching for another after a boating incident in Sydney’s east.
About 10.20am yesterday (Thursday 20 July 2023), officers from the Marine Area Command responded to reports of boating debris floating in the water off Watsons Bay.
Officers recovered the body of a man in the water of the debris field.
While he is yet to be formally identified, he is believed to be aged in his 50s.
Investigators are currently being assisted by PolAir and Rescue Squad to search for a second man, aged 51, who was believed to have been travelling in the vessel as well.
As investigations continue police are urging anyone who may have seen – or has any available footage – of the boat or information relating to the matter to contact the Marine Area Command or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
