Identity of Riverland body revealed

A body found in a Riverland lagoon nearly two weeks ago has been identified.

Dec 22, 2022, updated May 19, 2025
A view of Ross Lagoon at Taylorville in 2014. Photo: Google
A view of Ross Lagoon at Taylorville in 2014. Photo: Google

Police said today that the body found in Ross Lagoon has been identified as a 72-year-old man from Waikerie.

A  member of the public made the discovery on Sunday 11 December near Taylorville Rd, near Waikerie.

Police said there are no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Ross Lagoon sits adjacent to the flooding River Murray which is expected to peak in the region over coming days.

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