The body of a third man swept out to sea north of Coffs Harbour earlier this week has been located near Port Macquarie following an extensive search operation, NSW Police say.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District and Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue volunteers, and crews with the Westpac and Polair helicopters commenced a search about 6pm on Monday (17 December 2018).
Two men, aged 35 and 45, died after a group of six people got into difficulties in the surf at Moonee Beach, 23km north of Coffs Harbour.
Two girls, aged 13 and 17, and a 15-year-old boy were rescued; however, a third man could not be found.
Following several days of searching, just after 12pm yesterday (Thursday 20 December 2018), the body of a 27-year-old man was located by a fishing boat in the ocean near Point Plumber, about two nautical miles north of Port Macquarie.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
