Body found in Watagan Forest

Narrow Place lookout, Watagans National Park. (general image only)

A body, believed to be that of a man reported missing from Doyalson last week, has been located.

Tuggerah Lakes Police District issued public appeals for information and launched an extensive search after a 48-year-old man was reported missing from Doyalson on Friday, January 26.

During a co-ordinated multi-agency land search, the body of a man was located in bushland in the Watagan State Forest at about 2pm on Friday, February 2.

Whilst the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

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