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Body of man missing after midnight swim found in Mary River near Gympie
The body of a young man, who vanished during a midnight swim in the Mary River south of Gympie overnight, has been found just 80 metres from where he first disappeared.
Key points:
- The 20-year-old was trying to swim across the river when he disappeared
- Friends searched before calling for help just after midnight
- The family were informed of the tragic news shortly before midday
Police divers joined the frantic search for the 20-year-old, who was trying to swim across waist-deep water in the river at Traveston Crossing Road, just after midnight, when he went underwater and did not resurface.
Acting Sergeant Bill Greer, from Imbil police station, said the man was camping with two friends on council land when he took a dip just after welcoming in…
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