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Police rule out foul play in search for missing man
Victoria Police have ruled out foul play as the search continues for an 85-year-old man missing in the High Country.
Victoria Police have ruled out foul play in the ongoing search for an 85-year-old man who went missing after visiting a pub in the state's north-east.
According to a wire report, the elderly man disappeared following a visit to a High Country hotel with his wife. Police have not publicly released the man's identity, nor have they disclosed the specific establishment or town where the couple had been.
The exact circumstances surrounding how the man became separated from his wife remain unclear. Authorities have not yet confirmed the date or time the man was last seen, or what clothing and equipment he may have had with him at the time of his disappearance.
By ruling out foul play, investigators are focusing their efforts on the hypothesis that the man may have become lost or disoriented in the local area. The Victorian High Country is characterised by dense forest, steep ridges and highly unpredictable weather, conditions that present significant challenges for search and rescue operations.
Local search efforts typically involve ground crews, line search techniques, and sometimes aerial support, although Victoria Police have not confirmed which specific resources are currently deployed. The lack of public details suggests the search is highly localised, with police working closely with family members and local emergency services to trace the man's last known movements.
Further details regarding the man's physical description or any specific areas where the public should remain vigilant have not been made available.
Watch for updates from Victoria Police as search teams continue their efforts in the north-east region.
This report draws on original reporting by Wire report.
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