The body of a missing swimmer has been recovered from a river in the state's west.
About 1.30pm on Sunday 30 January 2022, emergency services were called to the Belubula River at Junction Reefs, Burnt Yards – about 75km south-west of Bathurst – following reports of a missing swimmer.
Police were told an 18-year-old man jumped into the river and got into trouble in the water.
Two teenagers attempted to assist the man; however, he went under the water and failed to resurface.
A multi-agency search operation commenced, including officers attached to Chifley Police District, PolAir, Police Divers, NSW Ambulance and NSW State Emergency Service (SES).
Following several days of searching, police located the body of a man – believed to be the missing swimmer – about 6pm yesterday (Thursday 3 February 2022).
Investigations into the incident are continuing and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
