Missing swimmer found deceased

Sadly police have located the body of a swimmer who was missing off Kingfisher Beach, South Bruny this evening.

A search effort began shortly after 5pm, when it was reported that the man in his 70s had vanished from sight while swimming out to his dinghy.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Tasmania was dispatched to the scene, and the man's body was found in the water shortly before 6pm.

Police would like to thank the members of the public that assisted them at the scene

Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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