Police say the bodies of a woman and her toddler have been found in waters near the Victoria–South Australia border, near Mount Gambier. Multiple outlets report that the discovery comes as police search for a second child. Authorities say they have grave concerns for the missing baby, and investigations are continuing to determine how the incident occurred and the circumstances leading up to the deaths.

The reports describe police recovery of the two bodies from the water and note an ongoing search effort for the child believed to be missing. While the sources agree on the key facts of who has been found and the location, they do not provide additional verified details in the information provided, such as the family’s identity, the time the missing child was last seen, or whether foul play is suspected.

Police continue to conduct inquiries at the scene and are asking for information that may assist with locating the missing baby and understanding the events involved.