UPDATED 10PM: Police have confirmed a man has died after falling overboard from the Spirit of Tasmania off the coast of Geelong this evening.
Victoria Police tell Pulse the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
The ship is now returning to the port.
EARLIER: A person has reportedly been found after falling overboard from the Spirit of Tasmania off the coast of Geelong this evening.
It is understood the vessel turned around shortly after 8pm while bound for Tasmania, while a search for the missing passenger and a headcount was conducted onboard.
Multiple search crews, including on water and in the air, were deployed to the area where the vessel turned around near Indented Head.
Pulse has reached out to TTLine, Victoria & Tasmania Police for comment.
