After an extensive search, the body of a second swimmer was located in waters off Wilsons Promontory this afternoon.
Two males were swimming with friends at Squeaky Beach on Christmas day, when they got into difficulty about 3.40pm.
A member of the public managed to pull one of the men, a 26-year-old Thornbury man, from the water but he sadly died at the scene.
The second swimmer, also a 26-year-old Thornbury man, was located after an extensive search was undertaken by local police officers, Water Police, Search & Rescue Police and the Air Wing.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
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