A fifth person has been located deceased during the ongoing flood operation in Northern NSW.
Shortly after 2pm (Friday 4 March 2022), the body of a man, believed to be aged in his 40s, was located at Byrril Creek Road near Terragon, south of Murwillumbah.
The man is yet to be formally identified.
Officers from Tweed/Byron Police District have attended and established a crime scene.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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