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Police appeal after unidentified body found in Lake Wānaka

By 1News Reporters
December 31, 2023
Wanaka (file picture).

Wanaka (file picture). (Source: istock.com)

Police are appealing for the public's help identifying a person found dead in Lake Wānaka today.

The body was recovered from the lake near Waterfall Creek this morning, police said.

"They are described as a Caucasian male likely in their 20s, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, dark grey chino jeans and white tennis shoes," a police spokesperson said.

"Police would like to hear from anyone in the area who has family or friends that haven't returned home."

Anyone with information is asked to call 105.

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