Police identify human remains found at Stockton Beach near Newcastle
Human remains found at a beach in NSW belong to a man reported missing late last year, police have confirmed.
A bone was located on the shoreline of Newcastle’s Stockton Beach on the afternoon of Monday, August 26 and reported to authorities.
Forensic tests linked the remains to a 20-year-old man who had gone missing while swimming at the beach on November 26.
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Three people were rescued however one could not be found and a frantic air and water search was launched to find him.
“Inquiries indicate the death is not suspicious and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner,” NSW Police said in a statement.
