A 23-year-old man has drowned following an incident at the Murrumbidgee River earlier today, Thursday 8 February.       

About 5.40pm, police and emergency services responded to reports that a man had gone into the water near the Uriarra Crossing bridge and failed to surface.    

A search for the man was commenced, utilising resources from ACT Policing, AFP Search and Rescue, ACT Fire & Rescue, and the SES.    

Sadly, the man’s body was located in the water about 8.35pm.    

ACT Policing will prepare a report for the Coroner.   

Anyone who witnessed the incident who has not already spoken to police is urged to contact ACT Policing on 131 444. Please quote reference 7668984.