A swimmer has been found drowned in a river in the Australian Capital Territory following a massive search.
The 23-year-old man went missing while swimming at Uriarra Crossing on the Murrumbidgee River near Canberra about 5.30pm on Thursday.
It’s clear he was there with family and friends.
Emergency services were called after the man entered the water at the bridge and did not resurface.
A land, air and water search was carried out involving ACT Policing, AFP Search and Rescue, ACT Fire & Rescue, the Toll Southcare helicopter and the SES.
The body of a swimmer who went missing in the Murrumbidgee River has been found
There was a large-scale search for the man on Thursday afternoon (photo)
Multiple agencies, including ACT Fire & Rescue and the SES, attended the scene
An officer searches the Murrumbidgee River from the bank on Thursday afternoon
The man’s body was unfortunately found in the water around 8:35 p.m.
Anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference 7668984.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
The Toll Southcare helicopter was also called in during the search
Officers found the man’s body on Thursday evening around 8:35 p.m
The man had entered the water from the Uriarra Crossing bridge (photo)
Searchers are looking for any sign of the swimmer from the bridge outside Canberra
The river is filled with rocks and debris. A report will be made on how the man drowned