A BODY has been found on a beach at Hawks Nest, police have confirmed.
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Police and five NSW Ambulance crews were called to the southern end of Bennetts Beach about 8am Tuesday to reports that members of the public had made a grisly discovery.
Officers arrived on scene to find the body of a 66-year-old man. They said there was not believed to be suspicious circumstances surrounding the man's death.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police remained on scene at the beach late on Tuesday morning.
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Sage Swinton
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.
