Body found in search for missing Central Coast 18-year-old

A body has been found following a search for a missing 18-year-old in the NSW Central Coast yesterday.

While it is yet to be confirmed, the body is believed to be that of the missing teen.

At about 12pm yesterday police found the body of a man during a search of bushland in Wondabyne.

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The 18-year-old was last seen at Strand Avenue, Narrara at about 9pm on Thursday.

Brisbane Water Police were notified after the young man couldn't be located or contacted, and an investigation began.

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