The body of a man was located in the water about 11.45am on Saturday, January 25.
It is the conclusion of a search that started at about 12.30pm on Friday, January 24, when a swimmer was reported to have gotten into difficulty.
While it is yet to be formally identified, the body is believed to be that of the missing 23-year-old man.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Friday, January 24: Emergency services are searching the Murray River at Barooga for a missing swimmer on Friday, January 24.
Emergency services were called to the Murray River at the end of Micks Beach Rd, Barooga, following reports of a man having difficulty in the water about 12.30pm.
A short time later, NSW police officers attached to Murray River Police District responded, with assistance from Victoria Police, Marine Area Command, Marine Rescue NSW and the SES.
A search has been launched for the missing 23-year-old man, who is believed to be wearing red board shorts.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Albury Police on (02) 6023 9299 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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