New South Wales police have confirmed the recovery of a body from a bushland area in the state. The discovery follows an active search operation for a hiker who had been reported missing in the region.

While officials have stated that the body is believed to be that of the missing individual, formal identification processes are still underway. Police have not yet released specific details regarding the identity of the hiker or the exact circumstances surrounding the disappearance and subsequent discovery. The recovery operation concludes the search phase in this specific area, though investigations into the incident remain ongoing as authorities work to finalize the identification and notify next of kin.