Tragedy as the body of man, 23, is pulled from the water at Lake Parramatta in Sydney

A man’s body has been found in Lake Parramatta, western Sydney.

Emergency workers were called to the area shortly before 6:30 pm on Monday after it was reported that the man went under water and did not surface.

Police said his body was found in the water at around 9.30pm after a search involving water police, paramedics and a rescue helicopter.

The man, believed to be 23 years old, has not been formally identified.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.