A man has died whilst kayaking on the Nymboida River, north of Dorrigo this afternoon.
About 1pm today (Thursday 4 February 2021), emergency services were called to the Nymboida River, near Lower Bielsdown Road at Tallowwood Ridge, approximately 24km north of Dorrigo, following reports a kayaker had overturned and become trapped between rocks in the waterway.
A family member notified emergency services and an operation commenced.
A short time later, the body of a man in his 40s was located.
A crime scene has been established and will be held overnight, as a recovery operation commences – utilising officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District, PolAir, Police Rescue and police divers.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
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