A dog that had become caught in some branches and subsequently passed away was retrieved by a team from Melbourne Water on Wednesday 26 April from the Yarra Glen River.
The dog was found to have a microchip, but further investigation was unable to track down the current owner of the animal.
The animal was initially discovered by a person fishing in the river on Monday 24 April, who then reported it to the department.
Melbourne Water thanked the community for the communication.
People with any concerns or reports about the waterways can communicate with Melbourne Water in a number of ways:
By phone on 131 722
email enquiry@melbournewater.com.au
via their social media channels
using their online form: www.melbournewater.com.au/about/contact-us