The body of a man believed to be that of a man swept off rocks while fishing in the state's south earlier this week has been located.
Emergency services were called to Hill 60 Headland about 3.45pm on Monday (25 April 2022), after a 19-year-old man fishing from the rocks was hit by a large wave and washed into the sea.
The man's friends, aged 17 and 50, entered the water in an attempt to rescue him and emergency services were alerted.
Officers from Lake Illawarra Police District initiated a search, assisted by Surf Life Saving NSW, Marine Area Command, PolAir, Marine Rescue NSW, NSW Ambulance, and the Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter.
The two friends were recovered from the water by witnesses and life savers, suffering minor injuries.
The search continued for the third man; however, was suspended shortly before 6pm due to deteriorating conditions and fading light.
The search resumed yesterday without success, before continuing again today (Wednesday 27 April 2022).
Just before 1pm, a man's body was located in waters nearby from where the missing man was last seen.
While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing 19-year-old man.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
