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Investigations continue after local drowning

June 7, 2023 8:56 am in by

A report is being prepared for the coroner after the body of an elderly man was found in the Murray River.

NSW Police, Victoria Police, Victoria SES and CFA were all involved in the joint operation to find the man

The 71-year-old had been reported missing by family earlier this week, with his body found late Monday afternoon.

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Police say it’s not clear how the man ended up in the river, but they’re not treating the death as suspicious.

At this stage they say he may have lost his footing and slipped into the Murray.

Anyone with information’s being urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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