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Missing kayaker found dead near Geelong

25 October 2026

A missing kayaker has been found dead in water at Avalon, near Geelong.

Victoria Police said the body of the 60-year-old East Geelong man was found near Avalon Road about 6:50pm Saturday.

Emergency services had been notified after an unoccupied kayak was found near Limeburners Bay in Corio about 1:30pm yesterday.

A search was undertaken by Water Police, the Air Wing, Marine Search and Rescue and SES volunteers which resulted in the man's body being found.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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