NSW Police confirm a body has been found after search for missing six-year-old Airlie Montgomery in Nowra

Matt Shrivell
The Nightly
Authorities desperately searched for Airlie Montgomery, seen around 2:15pm. A child's body was later found in bushland with police yet to formally identify the child.

Emergency services involved in a massive search for a young girl have realised their worst fears after confirming a body has been found.

The body was located during a search for a missing six-year-old girl, Airlie Montgomery, in southern NSW.

The girl was last seen in North Nowra on Sunday before police were called and notified that the girl had gone missing.

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Police and other emergency services immediately launched a frantic search in an attempt to locate the child.

At about 6pm, a body was located during the search in bushland in the North Nowra area and while it is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing girl.

Inquiries into the incident have commenced and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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