Body of Laith Alaid found after swept out to sea on Sunday, police say [Video]

Laith Alaid, 11, was swept out to sea on Sunday while trying to cross The Entrance Channel.

Emergency services were called to The Entrance at 2.30pm today after reports of a body found in the water.

NSW Police said while the person hasn’t been formally identified, they believe it is 11-year-old Alaid.

The search lasted three days and included dozens of agencies.

The Alaid family released a statement yesterday afternoon saying they were “deeply moved” by the community’s support, and said they “remained hopeful.” 

Laith had been fishing with his father and siblings when they ran into trouble while trying to cross through the channel. 

Bystanders rushed to help the family, looking after the other siblings while the boy’s father tried to reach him.

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