A man missing from the Wagga area has been located safe this morning.

The 24-year-old man was last seen leaving his home mid-morning yesterday (Monday 8 February 2016).

It’s believed the man drove to Wiradjuri Revere and about 7pm, he went for a swim; however did not return home.

Officers attached to Wagga Wagga Local Area Command were notified and commenced a search of the area, with the assistance of SES, and Ambulance Paramedics.

About 10.45am today (Tuesday 9 February 2016), the man was located safe about 7.5km south of where he went missing.

He has been taken to hospital for observation.

Police thank members of the public and media for their assistance.