Man, 76, believed dead after body found in Alpine region search

Police believe a body found in Victoria's Alpine region is that of a 76-year-old Warrnambool man who disappeared on Wednesday.

Geoffrey, whose surname has not been released by police, went missing about 6pm in Walhalla, a former gold-mining town north of Morwell in Gippsland.

He was last seen on Church Road on Wednesday evening, and was believed to be visiting historical sites in the region.

Geoffrey disappeared about an hour's drive west of Cowwarr, where an unrelated search continues for a missing 17-year-old boy.

A police spokesperson said a report would be prepared for the coroner after the discovery of a deceased male in Walhalla this morning.

Police said the body was yet to be formally identified but was believed to be that of missing 76-year-old man Geoffrey.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

Police said family members were initially concerned about Geoffrey's disappearance due to a medical condition and it being out of character.