Overview
- A member of the public reported finding remains about 7:30am Friday on Little Bay Beach at Arakoon.
- The recovered remains were sent for forensic examination, with formal identification still to come.
- The 18-year-old, named in reports as Astin Gerstl, disappeared during a swim about 4:20pm Sunday while celebrating schoolies.
- Police, Marine Area Command, Surf Life Saving NSW and Marine Rescue NSW searched for several days, with rough seas hindering efforts and prompting a suspension of the marine search earlier in the week.
- The King's School said the recent Year 12 graduate's family is being supported and has requested privacy.