Kayaker’s body found

THE body of missing Mt Eliza woman Kylie Phillips was found by a fisherman 500 metres off the pier at Indented Head, Tuesday 21 November.

The police Air Wing, water police and emergency services crews had been searching for the missing kayaker, 44, who disappeared off Mt Eliza, Wednesday 15 November. Her kayak was found in waters off Altona, Friday 17 November.

It is believed Ms Phillips had a medical condition. Mornington police said the family had been notified about the discovery of the body immediately.

The Water Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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First published in the Frankston Times – 27 November 2017