Remains identified as missing person - South Coast

Wednesday, 08 May 2024 04:51:58 PM

Police have identified the remains found on the South Coast earlier this year, as that of a missing man.

About 2.30pm (Tuesday 27 February 2024), police were contacted after a contractor discovered, what was believed to be humans remains, in the Beowa National Park near Eden.

Officers attached to South Coast Police District attended and a crime scene was established.

The remains were seized and sent for forensic examination to assist with identification.

Following inquiries, police confirmed the remains are that, of a man who was reported missing in the Eden area, in 2018.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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