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Body Found in Hume Weir Search for Missing 64-Year-Old Boater

Police say formal identification is pending, with a coronial report to follow.

Overview

  • Emergency crews were called about 6:15pm on December 23 to Hume Weir at Table Top after a man entered the water from a boat and failed to resurface.
  • Two children on the boat were located by police and rescued without injury.
  • A multi-day search involved police, fire crews, the State Emergency Service and the Volunteer Rescue Association.
  • A man's body was discovered in the water at about 11:30am on Saturday and is believed to be the missing 64-year-old.
  • Investigations continue as police collect information and prepare a report for the coroner.