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26 June, 2024
Bodies located on walking track
THE bodies of two people were located on a walking track near Wreck Beach last Friday.
“The deceased were a 78-year-old man and 74-year-old woman who were both from the Surf Coast Shire area,” a police media spokesperson said.
“The pair’s bodies were found by a passerby on a walking track near Wreck Beach in Gellibrand Lower about 10.45am on June 21.
“Police are not treating either death as suspicious and will prepare a report for the coroner.”
In other police news, a 74-year old man was airlifted to hospital following a single vehicle accident on Saturday.
The accident occurred at South Purrumbete at about 1.20pm.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said the 74 year-old man was travelling along Cobden-Stonyford Road when he crashed into a tree.
“The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are yet to be determined and investigations are ongoing,” the spokesperson said.
According to Ambulance Victoria, paramedics were called to the accident scene.
A male patient was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital with what is believed to be serious upper body injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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