Source: Radio New Zealand
A police officer found the body near Parkers Creek. Google Maps
Police are investigating after a person was found dead near a vehicle in Whataroa, north of Franz Josef.
Detective Senior Sergeant Brent Lyford said a police officer found the body near Parkers Creek.
“At this time, the death is being treated as unexplained,” he said.
Lyford said members of the Whataroa community can expect to see an increased police presence as investigations continue.
A postmortem examination is due to be carried out later in the week.
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