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April 28, 2024

Woman missing in Tweed River located safe

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A woman missing in the Tweed River has been found safe.

A multi-agency search commenced about 7am today (Saturday 10 February 2024) for the woman after she was seen entering the water overnight.

About 8am, police located the woman on land in Fingal Head.

The woman has been taken to hospital as a precaution.


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