Tasmania Police have launched an investigation following the discovery of a body in Humphries Rivulet in Glenorchy, in Hobart’s northern suburbs, earlier today. The grim find was made by a pedestrian walking near Grove Road at approximately 10:30 AM on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, who then alerted authorities.
Detectives and specialist police resources were promptly deployed to the scene and have been working throughout the day to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. A police spokesperson confirmed that “an investigation is underway to determine the circumstances of the death”.
The area around Humphries Rivulet near Grove Road has been closed off to the public as police conduct their inquiries. Members of the community are being asked to avoid the scene to allow investigators to carry out their work unimpeded.
At this stage, no further details regarding the deceased person or the nature of their death have been released by Tasmania Police. The investigation is in its early stages, and police are appealing to the public for any information that may assist their inquiries.
Anyone who may have information related to the incident is urged to contact Glenorchy Police directly on 131 444, quoting the reference number ESCAD 125-30092026. For those who wish to provide information anonymously, reports can be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through their official website.
Shoreline News will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as official information becomes available from Tasmania Police. Readers seeking further details on the initial report can refer to the ABC News (Tasmania) article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-30/body-found-in-rivulet-in-glenorchy-hobart-by-passerby/107211722.