The body of a man reported missing from an area east of Kempsey has been located.
The 61-year-old man was last seen paddle boarding in a creek leading to Killick Beach, Crescent Head, about 1pm on Saturday 15 April 2023.
When he was unable to be located, officers from Mid North Coast Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts.
About 3.20pm on Monday, divers from Marine Area Command located the body of a man at Ryans Cut Creek.
Following inquiries, the body has been formally identified as being the missing man.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
EARLIER:
The search continues today for a Newcastle man who went missing from the Mid North Coast over the weekend.
61-year-old entering Steve Wood was last seen paddle boarding into a creek at Crescent Head at about 1:00pm on Saturday.
His board was found washed up on the sand about an hour later.
Police say the man suffers from a number of health issues which may have contributed to him coming off his board or wandering into the bush.
Steve is described as being of Caucasian appearance, with a medium build and a shaved head.
His disappearance has prompted a multi-agency operation, with Police, SES, Surf Lifesavers and PolAir all employed to assist in the search.
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