A body found inside a vehicle submerged in a dam on a rural property east of West Wyalong is believed to that of a man who was reported missing in November.
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Police issued a public appeal for help to find 57-year-old Malcolm McAlister after he was last seen at a property on McAlisters Lane at Quandialla - between West Wyalong and Young - on November 20.
Offices began investigating after Mr McAlister could not be located or contacted.
At the time, investigators said he could have been driving a white Holden Colorado steel back ute with a snorkel and UHF aerial on the front, and a second white aerial.
Police said he might also have had two dogs - a cream kelpie and a tan and black kelpie - with him.
About 9.30am on December 21, officers from the The Hume Police District were called to a property on Quandialla-Caragabal Road at Quandialla after a vehicle was found submerged in a dam.
"A crime scene was established and the vehicle was recovered with the body of a man located inside," a NSW Police spokesperson said.
"While the body is yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be that of the missing 57-year-old man."
An investigation is under way into the circumstances of Mr McAlister's death under Strike Force Gibingbell.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
