A body has been located during a wide-scale search for a man who was swept into floodwaters about 25km north-east of Dorrigo yesterday afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Wild Cattle Creek Bridge off Old Coramba Road, Megan, after a ute being driven across was swept into floodwaters.

The driver – a 61-year-old man – was able to get out of the ute and climb into a tree about 30m from the riverbank; however, emergency personnel were unable to reach the man before he was swept away.

Local police, Fire and Rescue NSW personnel and SES members immediately commenced a search of the area, which continued today.

About 4.30pm today (Saturday, 8 March 2025), the body of a man was located nearby.

While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.