Man drowns while swimming off river pontoon near Hobart

Police share further information about man who drowned during river swim

Police divers and rescue teams recover man's body after drowning in Derwent River. Report to be prepared for the coroner.

Man drowns while swimming off river pontoon near Hobart

A man has drowned while swimming with friends off a pontoon in the Derwent River near Hobart, police confirm.

Body of swimmer located in river at New Norfolk

Police have located the body of a male swimmer who was missing in the Derwent River at New Norfolk.

Search under way for swimmer reported missing

Police and other emergency services, including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter, are responding to a report of a missing swimmer in New Norfolk. Police were contacted by concerned members of the public in relation to a male swimmer in the Derwent River near the New Norfolk Esplanade about 7pm. Police remain on the scene. Anyone with information should contact Police on 131444. See more Derwent Valley and Central Highlands news and sport online and …