A man’s body has been recovered off Bass Point at Shellharbour. Photo: Region.
Police believe a body found at Bass Point by scuba divers is that of a fisherman who disappeared on Friday.
A 45-year-old man left Shellharbour Marina on Thursday (25 September). His last contact with authorities was about 11 pm when he indicated he would return at 11 am on Friday.
A police spokesperson said that about 11:30 am on Friday, police were called to Bass Point at Shellharbour, following reports by scuba divers that they had found a man’s body underwater and fishing gear washed up on the shore.
Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving NSW, Marine Rescue NSW and the Westpac helicopter assisted with the search.
Police divers recovered the body of a man near a sunken vessel off Bass Point about 6 pm on Friday.
Although the body is yet to be identified, it is believed to be the missing fisherman.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
