A recovery operation is underway after police located the body of a man inside a submerged vehicle in Port Stephens in the early hours of today.
Police say that just after 4.30am this morning, emergency services were called to Soldiers Point boat ramp following reports of a vehicle in the water.
“Officers attached to Port Stephens- Hunter Police District attended and located a white hatchback fully submerged,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“The body of man, yet to be formally identified, was found within the vehicle. A crime scene has been established and a recovery operation is underway.”
Officers from Port Stephens- Hunter Police District are being assisted by Police Rescue, Marine Area Command divers, and SES volunteers at the scene.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced, NSW Police said.
The Soldiers Point boat ramp will be closed until late this afternoon due to the operation.
