Body found in search for missing man swept away by floodwaters

A body has been found after a man was swept away by floodwaters in northern NSW on Friday.

A wide-scale search was launched after the man’s ute was swept off the Wild Cattle Creek Bridge at Megan, north-east of Dorrigo.

The driver, 61, was able to get out of the ute and climb onto a tree near the riverbank, but emergency personnel were unable to reach him before he was swept away.

Police say search crews located a man’s body nearby about 4.30pm on Saturday.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the development as “tragic news”.

“Our thoughts are with his loved ones and the community at this heartbreaking time,” he said.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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