“Police will prepare a report for the coroner following the death of a man at Rochester,” police said.
“Emergency services were called to reports the man was found deceased in floodwaters in the backyard of his High Street property about 9.30am.
“SES crews are on scene and police are attempting to get to the property which is currently blocked off due to floodwater.
The exact circumstances surrounding the death are yet to be determined.”
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews expressed his sympathy for the man’s family.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends,” he said.
“We’ll stand with that family and all the families affected by the floods.”
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