Police are investigating after a man’s body was found floating in the water near Rye Pier on Thursday morning, the second death reported on the Mornington Peninsula the same day.
Victoria Police said the man was spotted by a person fishing from Rye Pier, near Bay Trail, shortly after 8am.
What Police Say
Police said it is understood the person was fishing from the pier when they noticed the yet-to-be-formally identified man floating in the water at about 8.20am.
Victoria Police told STPL News the man was unclothed when he was located in the water.
Emergency services attended and police began investigating the circumstances surrounding the man’s death.
Investigation Under Way
Police said the investigation remains ongoing to determine whether the death is suspicious.
Anyone with information, witnesses, or relevant footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
First Death Reported Earlier At Popular Rosebud Campsite
The Rye Pier discovery followed an earlier incident in Rosebud on Thursday morning.
Police said a passer-by located an unresponsive man at a campsite near Bay Trail just before 7am. Officers attended and the man was found deceased.
Police said that death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police have not indicated the two incidents are connected.
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