Overview

• The fisherman was swept off rocks at Blue Fish Point in Manly around 7:40 am on June 8 while fishing with a group.
• Emergency services including Toll Ambulance Rescue Helicopter Service and Surf Life Saving Australia joined police in the multi-agency search.
• Divers located a body in Mort Bay about 10:30 am, ending the search after just over three hours.
• Recovering crews transported the remains to Marine Area Command in Balmain, where official identification is pending.
• Authorities will prepare a report for the coroner as part of the investigation into the latest water safety fatality.