Drowning, Rossville

Police are investigating the death of a 9-year-old girl at a creek-crossing in Rossville, south of Cooktown this afternoon.

Initial investigations suggest the girl was swimming when she was swept away by flood waters and later found deceased, approximately 400 metres downstream.

Investigations are continuing.

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