Nambour body: Police called after death near Petrie Creek

More details have emerged about a body that was discovered by members of the public in a Sunshine Coast hinterland park, as police investigate the person’s final steps.

More details have emerged after a man’s body was found by members of the public in a park in Nambour.

Police were called to Petrie Creek near Price St after a member of the public discovered the body about 8.15am on Thursday.

Initial investigations suggest the person who was found in Petrie Creek was a man in his 50s who lived locally.

A Queensland Police spokeswoman said investigations had started but they believed the death was not suspicious.

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