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A man has been found dead at the Rosebud Foreshore Camping Grounds, with police confirming the death is not being treated as suspicious.
STPL News attended the scene after receiving a tip-off from a member of the public reporting a police presence and a deceased person at the site.
What police told STPL News
Officers at the scene told STPL News the deceased was a man believed to be in his late 40s to early 50s. Police said the man appeared to be experiencing homelessness and had been living in a makeshift camp nearby.
Police said that the death is not being treated as suspicious at this stage. Officers said a suspected overdose is one possible line of inquiry, however the cause of death has not been confirmed.
What was happening at the camping grounds
The camping grounds were busy at the time, with the site full and families and children nearby for summer.
STPL News observed undertaker staff arrive before the man’s body was removed from the area.
Next steps in the investigation
Victoria Police said a formal report for the Coroner is not yet available. STPL News has contacted Victoria Police for further information.
Homelessness on the Mornington Peninsula
Police confirming the man appeared to be homeless comes as homelessness is becoming more visible across parts of the Mornington Peninsula, including around transport hubs, shopping strips, foreshore areas and public reserves.
Local services have previously warned that housing stress, cost-of-living pressures and a lack of available rentals are pushing more people into insecure housing, including people who are working but cannot secure stable accommodation.
If you or someone you know needs help, support is available through local homelessness and community services. In an emergency, call 000.
STPL News relies on information from the local community. Anyone who wishes to report news can contact the newsroom directly.
I know many homelessness people in tents and many Community Services can’t do anything to help, no low cost housing available. It really pains me to see that our country doesn’t care about these people. Not all are drug or alcohol addicted!!!
In the Lucky Country, wealthy Australia, should have a social security net to catch everyone. No one, not a single person should die, sleeping rough on a beach on a long hot Summer’s day.
How did we sink so low?
We pride ourselves on mateship, egalitarian society, a flavourful soup made up of every fella. Indigenous, convict, wealthy graziers, Brumie Boilermakers, Indian, Greek, Vietnamese, Italian, Sierra Leone, Kiwi, the list is lengthy and varied.
We have community stalwarts, caring for people and children in their time of need. CWA, CFA, SES, and thousands of volunteers give their all.
We setup post war housing for all, free universal healthcare and social security to protect the vulnerable….
What went wrong?
Where did this marvellous country lose its moral compass?
Why have our bloated governments and old political parties failed our most vulnerable?
Why have both major parties given billions of taxpayer dollars to big business instead of building public housing, social security above the poverty line, mental health care covered by Medicare, available everywhere.
Ask yourself if our democracy is working properly?
I Seen this Man hours Earlier, just So Exhausted and No Real Support.
This is the outcome for most people dealing with mental health issues, and not getting the Right Help!! Very Disappointing way to a new year..