The body of a missing swimmer has been located following a large-scale search in the Murray.
About 4.20pm on Tuesday 14 January 2025, officers from Barrier Police District in NSW and officers from Victoria Police in Mildura responded to reports that a 54-year-old man had failed to return after going for a swim in the Murray River near Mildura.
A multi-agency search involving Barrier Police District, Victoria Police, NSW Police Marine Area Command, SES vessels, Westpac Rescue Helicopter commenced on both sides of the Murray River and along the riverbank.
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The search continued to yesterday, Thursday 16 January 2025, when searchers located the body of the missing swimmer in waters nearby.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
