Asian tourist drowns off Mordialloc pier

Published: 07:17:45 AM, Sat 09 February 2013 UTC

An Asian tourist has drowned in Melbourne's southeast.

The man in his 30s was swimming with friends near the Mordialloc pier in Mordialloc when someone noticed him face down in the water about 4.20pm (AEDT) on Saturday.

Police said the man, believed to be visiting from Asia, was pronounced dead about 5pm.

Emergency services are at the scene and police will prepare a report for the coroner.

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