Body of 21-year-old found in Tweed river search
A major police operation on the Tweed river has uncovered the body of a young Gold Coast man who had gone missing during a family holiday.
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THE body of a man body believed to be that of a 21 year-old Gold Coast man has been uncovered by police.
Jai Ellis, 21 had been holidaying with family members in the Fingal Bay area and was reported missing this morning.
The major police operation on the Tweed River was launched after a local found the boy’s Red Honda Civic with Green P-plates at the M1 Chinderah Crossing, near the Tweed River.
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NSW Police were concerned about the man’s welfare.
The Westpac helicopter was also called in to assist in the search just after 10am.
Marine Rescue Point Danger were contacted by police over matters concerning the Chinderah bridge.
Police were spotted standing on the old Pacific Highway bridge using it as a viewing platform to look out over the river.
The dog squad and a QPS diving squad from Brisbane also assisted in the search.
Police are not treating the death as suspicious.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
If you or someone you know needs help, call Lifeline on 11 13 14 or visit Lifeline.org.au.
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