Body of missing Murray River swimmer found

The body of a swimmer missing in the NSW Murray River has been located.

The 18-year-old was swimming with friends in the river at Noreuil Park, Albury when the group got into difficulty just after 2pm on Christmas Day.

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The group were helped out the water, but the young man was unaccounted for and emergency crews were called.

A search has been ongoing for the past week and this morning, just after 8am, the 18-year-old's body was recovered a short distance from the Kremur Street boat ramp.

The body was taken to Albury Base Hospital and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.