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Man found dead in flood waters
The flood devastation from helicopter.
Bellingen police were alerted to a submerged car seen in floodwaters on South Arm Road at Raleigh about 5.15pm (AEST) on Friday.
"Police and other emergency services attempted to reach the location but were cut off by floodwaters some 8km from where the vehicle was sighted," a NSW police statement said.
Several attempts were made to reach the silver-coloured Toyota Hilux before officers gained access shortly after midnight.
Police found the body of a 70-year-old local man nearby.
Investigations are being carried out into the circumstances surrounding the man's death and a post mortem will be conducted.
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
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PHOTOS:
- View a gallery of flood images from across south-east Queensland and northern New South Wales.
- For more images of floods around the Sunshine Coast, visit The Sunshine Coast Daily's flood gallery 1 and flood gallery 2.
- See photos of Grafton as evacuation is ordered.
- View flood photos from the first deluge in south-east Queensland.
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Emergency resources and weather updates:
- Check out the Bureau of Meteorology's live radar image.
- New South Wales SES news updates.
- Queensland SES news updates.
- Road closure information can be found on the Road and Traffic Authority, NSW (RTA) website and RACQ website.
- For emergency assistance in floods and storms, contact the SES on 132 500. For life-threatening emergencies call 000.
- ThePublicInformation and Inquiry Centre is open to provide informationregardingdisplaced families, road closures, welfare assistance and allothergeneral inquiries. They can be contacted on 1800 227 228.
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