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