Investigations are underway after a man drowned in a water hole near Dungog today.
About 3.45pm (Sunday 16 March 2025), officers from Port Stephens/Hunter Police District were called to a swimming hole at Ladies Well at Upper Allyn – about 48km north west of Dungog – following reports of concern for the welfare of a swimmer.
Police arrived and, following an operation with assistance from, NSW Ambulance paramedics, Police Divers and Police Rescue, a man's body was retrieved from the water.
He is yet to be formally identified; however, is believed to be aged in his 20's.
A crime scene has been established and inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the man's death are underway.
A report will be prepared for 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 managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
