Man’s body found after being swept away in outback flood waters

Three-day search effort ends after 65-year-old disappeared near Innamincka in remote north-eastern South Australia on Easter Saturday Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Police have found the body of a 65-year-old man who was swept into flood waters in South Australia’s far north. The man – identified only as Tony by South Australia police – disappeared about 12.30pm on Saturday, sparking a three-day search effort. According to police, he disappeared on Cordillo Downs Road, Innamincka, in the state’s remote north-east. “Despite efforts of emergency services and local volunteers, Tony was located deceased just after 10.30am,” police said. “There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.” Throughout the search police worked closely with the man’s family and keeping them informed of search activity and outcomes. “The search can’t be over until my poppy is brought home,” Tony’s granddaughter told the ABC before his body was found. “Alive or passed he deserves to be home with us.” Search efforts involved aerial support, water operations officers, local police patrols and State Emergency Service personnel. “The Cooper C

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