Police investigating after body pulled from creek in Batehaven

Officers were notified of a body in the water at Joes Creek, Beach Road, Batehaven just before 9am on Tuesday, April 18.

Batemans Bay SES volunteers helped officers retrieve the body of a male at about 10.20am.

Far South Coast LAC Detective Inspector Angela Burnell said it was too early to determine the cause of death.

“We can confirm a deceased male has been located,” Inspector Burnell said.

“The area is currently cordoned off as a crime scene and investigations are continuing.”

Inspector Burnell said it was not known how long the body had been in the water. 

More details as they come to hand.