A body has been located at a property on the flood-affected Mid North Coast.
About 12pm on Wednesday 21 May 2025, a concern for welfare was raised for a man, after he was unable to be contacted for several days, and a shed was reportedly alight at a Cooplacurripa property, about 50km north-west of Taree.
Emergency services were unable to access the property by road due to flooding and landslides.
Due to severe weather conditions in the area, air crews were unable to access the property until earlier today (Friday 23 May 2025).
Police Rescue officers aboard a NSW RFS helicopter attended about 1pm and commenced a search of the property with officers locating a body in a burnt-out vehicle inside the shed. Specialist forensic officers will attend and examine the scene.
While yet to be formally identified, the body is believed to be that of the occupant aged in his 80s.
Police attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District have commenced an investigation into the man's death and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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.
