Police have now identified a man whose body was found in water near Port Macquarie on Friday.
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A search began of the Hastings River about 11pm on Thursday after a witness told police he saw a man in trouble in the water.
The search continued on Friday and the man’s body was found near Queens Head about 2.15pm.
Police from Mid North Coast Local Area Command commenced inquiries in an attempt to identify the man.
Forensic testing on Saturday identified him as a 39-year-old Lakewood man.
His family has been notified.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.
The search goes on .... Pic: Peter Gleeson