Tragedy as man’s body is found during search for jet-skier missing overnight near Sydney
- Body of a man has been found near Shiprock Reserve, Dolans Bay, on Saturday
- A search had resumed after a jet-skier went missing in southern Sydney
- The man was reportedly thrown from a jet ski with three others on Friday night
- The body is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be the missing man
The body of a man has been found on Christmas day during a search for a missing jet-skier near southern Sydney.
Emergency services were called to Burraneer Bay on the Hacking River in southern Sydney about 7.30pm on Friday, after receiving reports three men had been thrown from the jet ski.
The driver – a 44 year old man – and one passenger – a 39-year-old man, were wearing life jackets when they were rescued but the third man could not be located.
The body of a man has been found on Christmas day during a search for a jet-skier who went missing near Burraneer Bay on the Hacking River (pictured)
The 44-year-old driver was taken to St George Hospital with suspected chest injuries, where he remains but his passenger was not injured.
Police, surf lifesavers and paramedics searched for the third man, believed to be in his 30s, for about an hour on Friday, before pausing their efforts due to poor light.
The search recommenced on Saturday at 7am with assistance from the Police Divers.
The man’s body was located at about 10.40am in the vicinity of Shiprock Reserve, Dolans Bay.
While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing jet skier.
Officers from the Marine Area Command are continuing to conduct inquiries into the incident and will now prepare a report for the information of the Coroner.