Police say a woman’s body has been found inside a Lismore home during the ongoing flood operation.
About 10.20am today (Tuesday, March 1), a member of the public attended a home on Ewing Street, concerned for the welfare of a neighbour.
The body of a woman in her 80s was located inside the home; she is yet to be formally identified.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District attended a short time later and established a crime scene.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Sound like she die “with” flooding, not “of” it.
Hopefully it was in her sleep and not of the stress from a real emergency.
This is were our “checking groups” (a crazy prepper thing) really helps people out. Especially older people.
A lot of people can’t make a call, but when they are called by a check in buddy, they say something.
Just listening for 10 mins can really make a difference, whether it’s medical or psychological.
A voice on a radio or phone is better than dying alone.