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Man dies while snorkelling at suburban beach

A man has died while snorkelling at Altona Beach in Melbourne.

A man has died while snorkelling at Altona Beach in Melbourne. Photo: AAP

A man has died while snorkelling at Altona Beach in Melbourne’s southwest.

Emergency services were called to the beach following reports a man was missing in waters off the beach just after 4pm on Tuesday.

A search was commenced but police said the man, who is yet to be formally identified, was found dead at the scene.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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