Body found in search for missing bushwalker in NSW Southern Highlands
A body has been found in the search for a young woman who slipped from a waterfall while bushwalking.
The 20-year-old has been missing at Belmore Falls near Robertson in the NSW Southern Highlands since Sunday.
Following a search involving multiple emergency services and divers, a body was found at 11am today.
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A woman fell from the waterfall at Belmore Falls while bushwalking. Nine
The search for the missing woman entered its third day this morning. Nine
Police said while the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be the missing bushwalker.
Emergency services were alerted at about 1pm on Sunday and launched a major search involving ground parties and helicopters, but that was called off due to fading light.
Yesterday, police divers were called in to help find her and the search resumed at 8am today.
The waterfall is a popular tourist drawcard.
NSW National Parks and Wildlife has closed the falls until tomorrow to help emergency services.
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