Missing fisherman found deceased

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Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

A Search and Rescue team has located the body of a man who went fishing along the Waikouaiti River in Otago. 

The man was reported overdue yesterday afternoon and a search was launched, involving Police, LANDSAR, Surf Lifesaving and FENZ.

About 11pm, a helicopter located the man’s body upstream of the Orbell’s Crossing area, where he is understood to have been dropped off.

The man’s death will be referred to the Coroner.

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