The coordinated multi-agency search for a man reported missing in the Murrumbidgee River in the state's south has been scaled down.
About 5:15pm on Sunday (3 November 2024), emergency services were called to Middle Beach, Yanco, following reports a 32-year-old man was missing in the Murrumbidgee River.
An extensive multi-agency search for the missing man was conducted involving officers attached to Murrumbidgee Police District – with the assistance of NSW Ambulance, SES and the Volunteer Rescue Association – was conducted that night and continued on Monday, Tuesday and today (Wednesday 6 November 2024).
The coordinated multi-agency marine search was suspended at 3pm today; however, Murrumbidgee Police District and VRA boats will continue regular patrols of the area over the coming days.
Anyone with information, or who might see anything that can assist police, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
