Body of missing Sydney swimmer found

The body of a man who went missing while swimming at a beach in Sydney's north has been found.

Emergency services were called to Obelisk Beach off Chowder Bay Road, Middle Head, just after 5pm on Monday following reports a swimmer had not resurfaced.

A group of people were swimming out to a yacht anchored off the beach when the man, 38, disappeared underwater, NSW Police said.

Officers from the Marine Area Command attended and conducted a search with the help of PolAir, Marine Rescue and NSW Maritime.

Police divers found his body about 8.20pm and he is yet to be formally identified.

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