A man’s body has been located following a marine search for a missing fisherman on Lake Macquarie near Summerland Point.
At about 4pm on Thursday, May 29, police were called to Summerland Point following reports an 82-year-old man had not returned from a fishing trip on Lake Macquarie.
Officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District and Marine Area Command – with assistance from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie and Surf Life Saving NSW – began searching for the man after his abandoned boat was located.
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Steve Raymond said a crew was rapidly assembled and rescue vessel Lake Macquarie 31 deployed to search around Frying Pan Bay.
During the search – with assistance from a Surf Life Saving NSW helicopter – the body of the man was located in the water at about 7.40pm.
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 nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
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