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Bakers Creek man’s body found on riverbank on Christmas Day

Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 57-year-old Bakers Creek man whose body was found on the banks of Bakers Creek on Christmas Day.

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An investigation has launched after a body believed to be that of a 57-year-old Bakers Creek man washed up on the banks of the river.

A police spokeswoman said the man was reported missing at 6.30am on Christmas Day.

A 57-year-old man’s body was found on the banks of Bakers Creek on Christmas morning. Picture: Lillian Watkins
A 57-year-old man’s body was found on the banks of Bakers Creek on Christmas morning. Picture: Lillian Watkins

She said his body was found on the bank of Bakers Creek a short while later about 9am.

There was not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

A report for the coroner was being prepared.

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