Update: Missing 3-year-old girl, Cootharaba

The 3-year-old girl reported missing in Cootharaba yesterday afternoon has been located deceased.

Around midnight police divers located the child in a dam approximately 150m from the house.

Police are investigating the death and preparing a report for the coroner.

Police would like to thank local community members, SES and Rural Fire Brigade who assisted with the search for the child.