The seek for a teenage boy who went lacking after a boating accident close to the border between Victoria and New South Wales on Sunday morning has resulted in tragedy.
Jack Chicken, 16, went lacking after his boat capsized whereas fishing in a tinny at Lake Mulwala, in Yarrawonga.
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After nearly a week-long search, nevertheless, NSW Police say they consider they’ve discovered the physique of the lacking teenager.
“Following a complete search, a physique was situated about 6.30pm on Thursday in Kyffins Bay,” they stated in an announcement.
“Whereas the physique is but to be formally recognized, it’s believed to be that of the 16-year-old boy.”
A large scale search was launched earlier within the week after bystanders rescued one other passenger on the tinnie, additionally a 16-year-old boy, nevertheless, couldn’t find Chicken when returning to the water.
It is believed plenty of witnesses on the shore had been attempting to speak with the second boy to maintain him above water.
Chicken, an apprentice tradesman, and his buddy are thought to have been visiting Yarrawonga from their hometown of Shepparton, 80 km away.
