Body found by police divers searching Nepean River

Sunday, 17 November 2024 01:01:40 PM

Police divers have found the body of man who disappeared yesterday in the Nepean River, south of Penrith

A search had been underway of Nortons Basin at Mulgoa, about 20km south of Penrith, since a 68-year-old man jumped into the river to retrieve his fishing rod about 11am yesterday (Saturday 16 November 2024).

A search resumed about 9am today (Sunday 17 November 2024), involving officers from Nepean Police Area Command and the Police Dive Unit; the man’s body was located about 10.40am.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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