The body of a woman has been recovered in Eugowra

November 16, 2022

Eugowra. Orange SES.

By Peter Holmes

Police have recovered the body of a woman reported missing in floodwaters in Eugowra.

Officers from Central West Police District began searching for a 60-year-old woman when she was unable to be contacted by family members, who were concerned due to severe flooding in the area.

About 11am today (Wednesday November 16, 2022), police searching Eugowra located the body of a woman at Parkes and Lachlan streets.

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While she is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be the missing woman.

A crime scene has been established, and police are conducting inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

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