Tasmania Police have cordoned off a section of the Hobart Rivulet after a woman’s body was found in the water.
A passerby walking along the rivulet track made the grim discovery and contacted authorities around 4:30pm.
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Police have established a crime scene between Molle Street and Warneford Street, with the public asked to avoid the area until further notice.
Authorities say the deceased is believed to be in her early 30s.
The circumstances surrounding the death remain unclear, with an investigation underway.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via their website.
