Body found in flood-impacted home on Mid North Coast
The body of a man has been found during the floods on the Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to a property on North Moto Road at Moto, northeast of Taree, about 3pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a body being found.
NSW police confirmed the body of a 63-year-old man was found at the property, which had been impacted by flooding.
Manning-Great Lakes Police District has started investigating the matter.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner, police said.
The tragedy comes as the State Emergency Service battles tough conditions in an effort to rescue people in Taree, Glenthorne, Oxley Island and Moto.
In the last 24 hours NSW SES has responded to 1023 incidents, including 339 flood rescues.
To stay up to date with the latest warnings and advice, download the Hazards Near Me app. For evacuation centre locations and more information, visit the NSW SES website.
The Newcastle Herald also has regular updates and information in the Herald blog.
The body of a man has been found during the floods on the Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to a property on North Moto Road at Moto, northeast of Taree, about 3pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a body being found.
NSW police confirmed the body of a 63-year-old man was found at the property, which had been impacted by flooding.
Manning-Great Lakes Police District has started investigating the matter.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner, police said.
The tragedy comes as the State Emergency Service battles tough conditions in an effort to rescue people in Taree, Glenthorne, Oxley Island and Moto.
In the last 24 hours NSW SES has responded to 1023 incidents, including 339 flood rescues.
To stay up to date with the latest warnings and advice, download the Hazards Near Me app. For evacuation centre locations and more information, visit the NSW SES website.
The Newcastle Herald also has regular updates and information in the Herald blog.
The body of a man has been found during the floods on the Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to a property on North Moto Road at Moto, northeast of Taree, about 3pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a body being found.
NSW police confirmed the body of a 63-year-old man was found at the property, which had been impacted by flooding.
Manning-Great Lakes Police District has started investigating the matter.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner, police said.
The tragedy comes as the State Emergency Service battles tough conditions in an effort to rescue people in Taree, Glenthorne, Oxley Island and Moto.
In the last 24 hours NSW SES has responded to 1023 incidents, including 339 flood rescues.
To stay up to date with the latest warnings and advice, download the Hazards Near Me app. For evacuation centre locations and more information, visit the NSW SES website.
The Newcastle Herald also has regular updates and information in the Herald blog.
The body of a man has been found during the floods on the Mid North Coast.
Emergency services were called to a property on North Moto Road at Moto, northeast of Taree, about 3pm on Wednesday after receiving reports of a body being found.
NSW police confirmed the body of a 63-year-old man was found at the property, which had been impacted by flooding.
Manning-Great Lakes Police District has started investigating the matter.
A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner, police said.
The tragedy comes as the State Emergency Service battles tough conditions in an effort to rescue people in Taree, Glenthorne, Oxley Island and Moto.
In the last 24 hours NSW SES has responded to 1023 incidents, including 339 flood rescues.
To stay up to date with the latest warnings and advice, download the Hazards Near Me app. For evacuation centre locations and more information, visit the NSW SES website.
The Newcastle Herald also has regular updates and information in the Herald blog.
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