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Man's body recovered in NSW floodwaters

A body, believed to be that of missing man Robert Linnane, has been recovered from floodwaters in NSW's central west.

Mr Linnane was reported missing on October 1, with a wide-scale search conducted to find the 49-year-old.

Police say a man's body was found beside a makeshift boat ramp south-east of the Forbes townsite around 5pm on Wednesday.

Robert Linnane. Source: 7News
Robert Linnane. Source: 7News

"The body has been recovered by search teams," a police spokesperson said.

"Although the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of 49-year-old Robert Linnane."

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More than 100 volunteers were involved in the search for Mr Linnane in the Burcher/Nerang Cowal/Lake Cowal area.

A report will now be prepared for the Coroner.

The flooding in NSW. Source: 7News
The flooding in NSW. Source: 7News