Body found in river after dinghy capsized during bucks party
The body of a missing man who fell into a river in Victoria's north while celebrating a bucks party has been found.
Jesse Youd, 34, was one of four men who were in a dinghy on the Murray River in Mildura about 11.30pm on Saturday when it capsized.
Only three of the men, who were all from Tasmania, resurfaced after falling into the water.
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Jesse Youd pictured with his wife Sarah-Jayne. Supplied
The alarm was raised about 2.40am on Sunday when the group realised the man was missing.
It's understood the men had been staying on a houseboat and that alcohol was involved in the incident.
It is understood the man was part of the groom's party.
Search and rescue teams scoured the river on Sunday. Nine
The men were on a dinghy when it capsized in the river about 2.40am. Nine
Rescue crews from NSW and Victoria searched for the man for much of Sunday, with the search resuming about 8am today.
A body was found about 1.25pm in the river by NSW Police divers.
Police said while the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing man.
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