Murray River: Search for boater missing at popular river tourist spot in NSW
A search is underway for a man who fell from a boat at a popular holiday spot on the Murray River and did not resurface.
NSW Police responded to reports that a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, fell into the water near a boat ramp at Moama about 7.30pm on Tuesday.
Emergency services scoured waters along the NSW-Victoria border for hours, but no trace of the man was found.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Marine Rescue NSW shone a spotlight on the banks of the river as they searched the area by boat, but the operation was paused after it became dark.
The search resumed at 8am on Wednesday.
An estimated 1.5 million people visit the border towns of Echuca and Moama each year, with the two towns on either side of the Murray River functioning as one community.
The area is popular with campers and visitors seeking out water sports.
