A BODY was recovered during a search for a missing swimmer in Barooga on Saturday.
NSW police said around 12.30pm January 24, emergency services were called to the Murray River at the end of Micks Beach Road, Barooga, following reports of a man having difficulty in the water.
Officers from NSW Murray River Police District responded, with assistance from Victoria Police, Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue NSW and the SES launched a search for the missing 23-year-old man.
Following an ongoing search, the body of a man was found in waters nearby about 11.45am January 25.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
