Body found following search - Belmore Falls

Tuesday, 09 April 2024 03:16:08 PM

A body believed to be that of a bushwalker reported missing on the weekend, has been located.

On Sunday (7 April 2024), officers attached to Hume Police District responded to Belmore Falls near Roberson around 1pm, following reports a woman had slipped and fallen down a cliff.

A multi-agency search was initiated, involving NSW Police rescue, NSW Ambulance rescue, State Emergency Service (SES), National Parks and Wildlife Service, PolAir and the TOLL Rescue Helicopter.

About 8am today (Tuesday 9 April 2024), the search resumed. About 11.30am, police divers located the body of a woman.

Whilst the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing bushwalker.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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