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Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passerby

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Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passerby. (2026, September 30). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/body-found-in-rivulet-in-glenorchy-hobart-by-passerby/107211722

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A passerby discovered a body in Humphreys Rivulet near Grove Road in Glenorchy, Tasmania, around 10:30 AM on an unspecified day. Tasmanian Police responded and initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances of the death. The police urged anyone with information to contact Glenorchy Police at 131 444, referencing case number ESCAD 125-30092026. Additionally, anonymous tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers on their website or by phone at 1800 333 000.

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📰 Body Found In Tasmania Rivulet
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Topics

Glenorchy Glenorchy Police Hobart Tasmanian

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Glenorchy GPE · 1× Glenorchy Police ORG · 1× Hobart GPE · 1× Tasmanian NORP · 1×

Narrative

An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the death. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Glenorchy Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 125-30092026.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-30
2026-09-30 · ABC News (AU)
Body found in rivulet in Hobart's north by passerby · assertive framing

Claims (5 extracted, 0 hedged)

Tasmanian Police are investigating after a body was found in a rivulet in Hobart's north. asserted
body → investigate → north
In a statement, police said a person walking in the area contacted police around 10.30 this morning, to report a deceased person in the water at Humphreys Rivulet, near Grove Road, Glenorchy. asserted
person → say → Road
Police said "detectives and specialist resources" were at the scene on Wednesday afternoon, and asked that people avoid the area. asserted
people → say → area
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the death. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact Glenorchy Police on 131 444 and quote ESCAD 125-30092026. asserted
Anyone → determine → ESCAD
Information can also be supplied anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au. asserted
Information → supply → crimestopperstas.com.au
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