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Body found floating in waters near Sydney’s Star Casino

The body of a man has been found floating in waters near a busy casino.

A man’s body has reportedly been found floating in waters near Sydney’s Star casino. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw
A man’s body has reportedly been found floating in waters near Sydney’s Star casino. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Police are investigating after the body of a man was found floating in water near Sydney’s busy Star Casino.

The body was discovered in waters off Pirrama Wharf at Pyrmont about 7.30am on Friday.

In a statement, police said the man is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be aged in his 50s.

A man’s body has reportedly been found floating in waters near Sydney’s Star casino. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw
A man’s body has reportedly been found floating in waters near Sydney’s Star casino. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Damian Shaw

An investigation has been launched into the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.

The body was retrieved by local police with the assistance of the Marine Area Command.

Originally published as Body found floating in waters near Sydney’s Star Casino

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/breaking-news/body-found-floating-in-waters-near-sydneys-star-casino/news-story/9c4fafa795e9d1e1544fb63375755f46