Man whose body was found on rural NSW property property in Temagog after bushfire identified as Richard Mainey

The man who died while trying to save his family farm from a bushfire in NSW has been identified.

Richard Mainey was trying to save his family farm on Monday as a bushfire passed through the area.

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Concerns were later raised for the 56-year-old man’s welfare when he could not be located, prompting NSW Police to attend the property on Stony Creek Lane in Temagog — 30km west of Kempsey — about 10.15pm on Monday.

Mainey’s body was located on the property.

His bulldozer was also located nearby and had been destroyed.

Richard Mainey died while protecting his family property from a fire in Temagog on NSW’s mid-north coast. Credit: Facebook

Mainey’s brother and sister-in-law confirmed the news on social media on Wednesday.

“With heavy hearts we share this sad news, on Monday evening we suffered a tragic loss,” John and Lila Mainey said.

The couple confirmed Mainey had been fighting to save the property alongside four family members.

“Richard was a caring brother and uncle,” they said.

“He was always there if you needed a hand, he was a quiet achiever, initiative and a mister fix it man.

“We will miss those dimples and cheeky grin more than words can ever say.“

A report about Mainey’s death will be prepared for the coroner.

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