Body of man found after empty boat washes ashore in NSW South Coast
The body of a man has been found during a desperate search for a missing boater off the New South Wales South Coast.
The rescue mission was sparked when an empty boat washed ashore at Haywards Beach in Bermagui about 3.15pm on Tuesday last week.
The boat was registered to a 60-year-old man from Victoria.
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A multi-agency team worked to search for the missing boater. NSW Marine Rescue
Emergency services scoured the water and surrounding areas but, despite the extensive search, the man was not found.
Authorities called off the search on Thursday.
"Our volunteers from the Narooma and Bermagui units have displayed total commitment on the water looking for any signs of a missing person," Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Glenn Sullivan said.
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Authorities called off their search on Thursday. Marine Rescue NSW
Police have today confirmed a body of a man was spotted in the waters at Haywards Beach yesterday.
"He is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be that of the missing man," police said in a statement.
"A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner."
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