Body found in search for missing NSW hang-glider
Police believe they have found the body of a hang-glider who went missing on Sunday afternoon on the NSW Mid North Coast.
A 59-year-old man took off at Lindeman's Point near Forster, but had not been heard from or seen since.
Emergency services were subsequently called to Lakeside Crescent at Elizabeth Beach.
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The initial search for the hang glider had to be called off on Monday due to bad weather. Supplied
It was believed he had lost altitude soon after taking off.
A multi-agency search subsequently commenced on both land and water, being centred in an area of Booti Booti National Park.
Search and Rescue crews were hampered by difficult conditions, with the search halted after six hours yesterday.
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"Unfortunately, conditions deteriorated offshore and the crew has returned to base after conducting a parallel line search from Lindeman Cove to Blueys Head alongside the Water Police," Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Courtney Greenslade said.
The search resumed this morning.
About 9.20am, the body of a man was located by police divers in waters off Elizabeth Beach.
Whilst it is yet to be identified, it is believed to be of the missing hang glider.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
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