Person dies on popular walking track near Wānaka

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Source: Radio New Zealand

Skyline Track near Wānaka. Department of Conservation

A person has died on a popular hiking track near Wānaka.

Emergency services were called to the Skyline Track, which runs along the ridgeline between Roys Peak and the Cardrona Valley, just before 3pm on Tuesday.

The body was recovered by a helicopter.

Police will not say what caused the death, but it will be referred to the coroner.

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