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Police Establish Crime Scene After Body Found in Northern NSW Stockyard

Police said the deceased’s identity and sex remain unknown as forensic and post-mortem examinations continue this week.

  • NSW Police discovered a body partially submerged in a livestock dip at a farm in Terragon on Monday, about 20 kilometres south of Murwillumbah in northern NSW.
  • The discovery occurred about 11:20am in a stockyard on Kyogle Road, where a livestock dip—a facility designed to submerge cattle to treat parasites like ticks—was the location of the find.
  • Forensic teams have preserved the scene for specialist examination to determine the cause of death. Police stated, "The sex of the deceased is unknown" as investigations continue.
  • Officers from the Tweed/Byron Police District recovered the body Tuesday morning as a crime scene was established at the property. A post-mortem examination is scheduled for later this week.
  • Investigators are urging the public to assist with the ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Tweed Heads Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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