Drowning in Darwin 16 August

The body of a 60-year-old man was recovered today after a suspected drowning near Stokes Hill Wharf.

Police received a report of a body in the water around 11.45 am.

Witnesses say the man dived from a boat to recover a dinghy but got into difficulty and drowned before he could be rescued.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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