Body found after swimmer vanishes at popular hinterland swimming hole

There’s been a tragic end to a major search and rescue operation at a popular swimming hole in the Gold Coast Hinterland.

Emergency crews were called to Cedar Creek Falls around 5pm on Tuesday following reports of a missing swimmer.

It’s understood a 27-year-old man had been swimming when he failed to resurface, sparking a major emergency response.

Sadly, his body was located around two hours later by water rescue teams.

The tragic discovery follows the drowning death of a 13-year-old boy in the same spot five years ago.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.