A body has been located in the search for a man missing off the Central Coast.
Emergency services were called to Norah Head about 8.15pm (Sunday 23 November 2025), and were told four friends were on a sand bar off Soldiers Beach Surf Life Saving Club when it collapsed.
A 16-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man were able to get back to shore; however, two others, both aged 18, were swept into the water.
Two surfers were able to rescue one of the men and brought him to shore but the fourth was swept out to sea.
A search was initiated involving officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District, assisted by the Westpac Rescue helicopter crew, Marine Area Command, and Marine Rescue NSW, but was unsuccessful.
The search was suspended at 11.30pm with patrols on foot of the foreshore continuing throughout the night and resumed about 7am today (Monday 24 November 2025), involving the same resources.
About 10.45am (Monday 24 November 2025), the body of a man was located by police divers.
While a formal identification process is yet to be completed, the body is believed to be that of the missing swimmer.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
