The Cooks River – which runs from Chullora to the airport – is not deep, but is known as one of the most polluted urban rivers in Australia. It was once the dumping ground for heavy industry, and toxic residue is embedded in its riverbed.
It is not considered safe for swimming, particularly after heavy rain.
Police want anyone who might have seen a pregnant woman, or a woman in distress, near Lang Road or Wardell Road in Earlwood, or Tennent Parade or Ewen Park in Hurlstone Park, to contact police.
The pollution left the river almost devoid of wildlife – it was once dubbed the river that died of shame – before remediation efforts in the past few decades drew bird and fish life back to the area. It is a popular route for joggers and cyclists.
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