Sudden death, Maleny

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man after a body was discovered in Maleny yesterday.

Around 4.45pm, a member of the public called police after he saw the body in Obi Obi Creek.

A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) swift water rescue team were able to retrieve the body and a crime scene was established.

An initial assessment by a pathologist indicates that the man may have died up to a week ago.

There was no identification on the body and enquiries with the Missing Persons Unit have not been successful.

Police are urging anyone who may have been unable to contact a male relative, friend or associate to come forward.

A search of the creek area by Sunshine Coast Water Police and the dive squad will commence this morning.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.