Human leg found washed up on NSW beach identified as missing spear fisherman

Police have identified a human leg bone washed up on a beach south of Coffs Harbour as a 38-year-old spear fisherman from Queensland.

Drew Page, who vanished after a dive off Elliott Heads near Bundaberg, Queensland. Source: PR HANDOUTS SUPPLIED

A human leg washed up on a NSW mid-north coast beach has been identified as belonging to an experienced spear fisherman who last month disappeared 750 km away off the Queensland coast.

Police were called to North Beach at Mylestom, south of Coffs Harbour, on Tuesday after the leg bone was discovered by a member of the public.

Police say a human leg washed up on a NSW mid north coast beach belonged to Andrew Page. Source: PAGE FAMILY

It was found on Saturday to belong to 38-year-old Bundaberg man Andrew Page, who failed to resurface after a free dive 750 km north off Elliott Heads near Bundaberg in late November.

Police say a report will be prepared for the coroner.

Last month, Mr Page's parents said they were comforted by the knowledge he died doing what he loved.

Robert and Colleen Page also issued heartfelt thanks to emergency services who spent days searching for him.

Mr Page's parents said they were comforted by the knowledge he died doing what he loved. Source: PR HANDOUTS SUPPLIED

Mr Page's passion for diving, a skill his father taught him from the age of eight, saw him explore Australia's east coast and travel the world.