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Human remains found by Murrumbidgee River, south of Canberra

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1:04pm May 6, 2024

Police are investigating after human remains were discovered by the Murrumbidgee River south of Canberra yesterday afternoon.

A member of the public called police to report finding a body near the northern end of the Point Hut Crossing, which is about a 30-minute drive from Canberra, about 3.45pm yesterday.

ACT police said a post-mortem will determine the person's cause of death, while the body is yet to be identified.

The remains were found by the Murrumbidgee River. Pictured here is the river flowing towards Point Hut Crossing, ACT, (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

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