Bodies found on two beaches just hours apart as cops launch probe
Police have launched an investigation after the bodies of two people were discovered on separate beaches just 24 hours apart.
The first discovery was made around 6.45am on Saturday, when the body of a man in his 60s was discovered at Echo Beach, Tallebudgera Creek.
Just under a day later, at around 5.40am on Sunday, the body of a woman, believed to be in her 70s or 80s, was found near Palm Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Jefferson Lane, reports the Mirror.
Emergency services raced to both scenes on the Gold Coast following the heartbreaking discoveries. Neither death is being treated as suspicious and police have not said if they are linked in any way.
Queensland Police said: " Police are appealing for public information to identify a woman who was located deceased at Palm Beach around 5.40am this morning, July 20.
"The woman is described as Caucasian, approximately in her 70s or 80s, 160-165cm in height, with short, grey hair.
"She was located wearing black tights, dark coloured t-shirt, brown woollen jumper and brown coloured puffer jacket, no shoes.
" Police are appealing for anyone with information about the woman's identity to contact them. The woman's death is not currently being treated as suspicious. Investigations are continuing.
"If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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Queensland Police established two crime scenes and are continuing to investigate the deaths.
Palm Beach, in Sydney, is famously known as the setting for Aussie soap Home and Away.
The scenic peninsula, surrounded by Pittwater, the Pacific Ocean and Broken Bay, is popular with surfers, swimmers and sailors alike.
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