Man drowns at The Willows near Wahgunyah

Sgt Mick Savage from Rutherglen Police described the drowning as a tragic incident.

Sgt Savage said the two men had been drinking and were intoxicated when the man lost his footing and fell about four or five metres into the river and hit his head.

Police searched the river with assistance from paramedics and SES volunteers.

The man resurfaced about 22 metres down river but could not be revived.