The body of Central Coast teen Luca Bennett has been found, with authorities now working to recover the 15-year-old.
Luca was swept off the rocks at North Avoca beach just before 3pm on Christmas Eve while playing with friends.
Luca Bennett was washed off the rocks at North Avoca Beach on Christmas Eve.Credit:
His two mates made it back to shore and raised the alarm, sparking a three-day search for the teenager.
Police located Luca’s body on Friday afternoon, but it is yet to be recovered.
“Our beautiful Luca J has been found,” Luca’s mother, Michelle, said in a statement posted to social media on Friday.
“Dolphins were circling [North] Avoca rocks since 5am this morning. The ocean lifted him up onto the rocks.”
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Michelle thanked authorities and lifesavers for their search efforts.
“We can’t ever begin to explain our immense gratitude to them and all of our family, friends and community. We love you,” she said.