A body, believed to be that of a missing man, has been recovered from floodwaters on the Mid North Coast.
About 8.50pm yesterday (Wednesday 21 May 2025), emergency services were called to the intersection of the Oxley Highway and Huntingdon Road near Rosewood, about 4km west of Wauchope, following reports a man had become stuck in floodwater while driving.
Officers attached to Mid North Coast Police District, NSW SES, NSW Fire and Rescue, and NSW Rural Fire Service attended and searched the area; however, they were unable to locate the man or the vehicle.
The search resumed this morning (Thursday 22 May 2025), and the body of a man was located near Rosewood about 8am.
While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man, aged in his 30s.
Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the man's death continue 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.
