Body of missing man located - South West Rocks

The body of a man reported missing from the state's Mid North Coast has been located.

The 54-year-old man was last seen leaving a home on Ocean Street, South West Rocks, about 2.30pm on Monday 19 April 2021.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District were notified when he failed to return and commenced extensive inquiries into his whereabouts.

About 4.45pm yesterday (Tuesday 20 April 2021) the man's body was located in the National Park at Arakoon.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Police would to thank the public and media for their assistance.

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