A man who was found dead in the Maroochy River has been identified, following a nearly two-year investigation.
After lengthy and in-depth investigations, the man has been identified as a 47-year-old, originally from Yarram in Victoria.
The man moved from Victoria to the Sunshine Coast in 2023 and was found deceased in the Maroochy River on November 30, 2023.
His death has been deemed non-suspicious and a report is being prepared for the coroner.
Detectives went to great lengths to identify the man including several public appeals, door knocks, DNA testing, working to match the internal surgical nails in the man’s right knee with a hospital and enquiries through the global INTERPOL network.
Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch Officer in Charge Detective Senior Sergeant Robert Lowry said he is grateful to everyone involved in the investigation to date.
“I sincerely thank the media and the public for their assistance in this investigation,” Detective Senior Sergeant Lowry said.
“A person, who had previously dealt with the man in a professional capacity in Maroochydore, recognised the man after seeing an appeal on the news and contacted police to share the information.
“This information led us to being able to confirm his identify through DNA testing and contact the man’s family.
“I am very pleased we have been able to identify him and give closure to his family.”
