Body located in search for missing boy - The Entrance

Wednesday, 06 November 2024 03:15:31 PM

A body, believed to be that of a boy missing at The Entrance, has been located today.

About 5.15pm on Sunday (3 November 2024), emergency services responded to reports a child had been swept into the ocean while attempting to cross The Entrance Channel.

An extensive multi-agency search for the missing boy was subsequently conducted, with ongoing taskings continuing today.

About 2.30pm today (Wednesday 6 November 2024), emergency services were called to The Entrance following reports a body had been located in the water.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing boy.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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