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Body found in the Yarra River, Southbank

Police have confirmed they are not treating the discovery of a body in the Yarra River this morning as suspicious.

Emergency services on the scene after a body was found in the Yarra River near Southgate Avenue. Picture: Sarah Matray
Emergency services on the scene after a body was found in the Yarra River near Southgate Avenue. Picture: Sarah Matray

Emergency services are on scene at the Yarra River this morning in Southbank following the discovery of a body.

Police were called just after 9am this morning to Southgate Avenue.

The body is yet to be identified.

Police attending to the Yarra River, where a body was found on Sunday morning. Picture: Sarah Matray
Police attending to the Yarra River, where a body was found on Sunday morning. Picture: Sarah Matray
Emergency services are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Picture: Sarah Matray
Emergency services are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Picture: Sarah Matray

Police at the scene have confirmed they are not treating the death as suspicious at this stage. They will prepare a report for the Coroner.

Ambulance Victoria and the MFB confirm they are both on scene.

MORE TO COME.

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