Body of man located - Parramatta Lake

Monday, 01 April 2024 09:57:48 PM

The body of a man has been located following an extensive search of a lake in Sydney’s west.

Shortly after 5pm today (Monday 1 April 2024), emergency services responded to reports that a man was

seen to go beneath the water at Parramatta Lake, off North Rocks Road, Parramatta, and fail to resurface.

Officers from Parramatta Local Area Command supported by the Marine Area Command, NSW Ambulance paramedics and Surf Lifesavers commenced an extensive search of the lake.

About 7.55pm the body of the man was retrieved from the lake.

He has been formally identified as a 25-year-old man from Carlton.

Police have been informed that the man was at the location with friends when he entered the water.

There are no suspicious circumstances, and 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 https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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