POLICE NEWS: Hiker dies at Granite Gorge

Mareeba Shire

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A hiker has been found dead at Granite Gorge near Mareeba after he was reported missing on Tuesday.

The 56-year-old Victorian man reportedly died after an accidental fall on rocks.

He was reported missing yesterday after he did not return from a hike the day before.

His car was found at Granite Gorge carpark and a search and rescue operation was launched by police, the Rescue 510 helicopter, and the State Emergency Service.

At 2.30pm yesterday, the man’s body was found at the Gorge, but the death is not at this stage being treated as suspicious.

Investigations are continuing and police will be preparing a report for the Coroner.

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