2 Bodies found in the Maribyrnong River in Melbourne
Police are investigating after two people were located deceased in the Maribyrnong River this morning Sunday 14/7.
A member of the public located the body of a man in the water near Saltriver Place in Footscray about 9am.
About 90 minutes later, the body of a woman was located by a passerby near Smithfield Road in Flemington.
The two locations where the bodies were found are about 1.7km apart along the river.
Neither body has been identified at this stage.
A Flemington man, who stumbled across the woman’s body, has been left shaken by the ordeal.
The man, who wanted to remain anonymous, said he had come to fish along the river bank when he noticed rubbish floating by his line.
Water Police could be seen hovering near the body of the woman lying across rocks on the river bank.
A blue bag appeared to be tied around her head and her legs wrapped in a blue plastic bag.
Police are investigating to determine whether the deaths are suspicious and whether there are any links between the pair.
Any witnesses, anyone with CCTV/dashcam footage of information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. (V/P)
