Body of man swept into outback floodwaters found

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 21:20 · Archive

The body of a 60-year-old man swept away by floodwaters in the Northern Territory has been recovered by police after a multi-day search. On Wednesday evening, a vehicle carrying the man and a woman became stuck in a swollen creek while attempting to cross a causeway on Phillipson Bore Road near Santa Teresa, about 80km southeast of Alice Springs. Both climbed onto the roof of the vehicle for safety, but a second surge in the floodwaters swept the man away.

The woman walked back to the Aboriginal community of Santa Teresa and reported the man missing on Thursday morning, triggering an intensive search and rescue operation. Police, supported by the Police Air Wing and Northern Territory emergency service volunteers, searched the area using helicopters and drones, covering difficult terrain throughout the week. The region had experienced severe thunderstorms and flash flood warnings in recent days.

Northern Territory police confirmed the man was found at 1.40pm on Saturday afternoon, approximately 10km from where he was last seen on Wednesday evening. Police said evidence would be gathered and a report prepared for the Northern Territory coroner.

How it is being reported

• Body found in floodwater as NT missing man search reaches grim conclusionA multi-day search for a man who was washed away in floodwaters in the remote outback of the Northern Territory has reached a grim conclusion.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 21:08
• Body found in floodwater as NT missing man search reaches grim conclusionA multi-day search for a man who was washed away in floodwaters in the remote outback of the Northern Territory has reached a grim conclusion.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 21:08
• Man's body found in outback floodwatersNorthern Territory police have confirmed the body of a man who was swept into floodwaters has been recovered.The West Australian · 31 Oct, 09:02
• Man's body found in outback floodwatersNorthern Territory police have confirmed the body of a man who was swept into floodwaters has been recovered.Perth Now · 31 Oct, 09:02

In this story: Northern Territory · Santa Teresa · Alice Springs · Phillipson Bore Road

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