Missing Man’s Body Found in Watagan State Forest Near Cessnock

In a significant development, authorities from the Tuggerah Lakes Police District have discovered a body, suspected to be that of a 48-year-old man reported missing last week from Doyalson. The extensive search, prompted by public appeals, led to the grim discovery in the Watagan State Forest near Cessnock around 2 pm today. Although formal identification is pending, there is a strong belief that the recovered body is indeed that of the missing man. A comprehensive report will be compiled for submission to the Coroner, detailing the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident....