Tragic death of crabber in Australind estuary

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Monday, 15 January 2024 12:05

By Chelsea Bowden

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a popular Australind estuary.

Australind police were called to Leschenault Inlet around 7.40pm on Saturday, January 13 after a man in his 60's was located unresponsive in water.

It's believe he had been crabbing in the inlet.

A bystander recovered the man and provided emergency first aid.

St John WA attended the scene however the man could not be saved.

The man's death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be prepared for the coroner.

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