The body of a man has been located following a search in the Blue Mountains.
About 5pm yesterday (Sunday 19 March 2023), officers attached to the Blue Mountains Police Area Command received reports a canyoner had gone missing in the Wollangambe River, Mt Wilson. He was last seen about 3pm.
Officers commenced a search of the water and surrounding areas, assisted by specialist police attached to Police Rescue and PolAir, as well as NSW Ambulance, which was suspended about 7pm due to conditions.
The search resumed about 9am today (Monday 20 March 2023), with a command post established at Mt Wilson Rural Fire Service (RFS).
The body of a man – believed to be that of the missing 39-year-old man – was located during the search about 11am.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
