Body of climber missing for over two weeks found at bottom of Haast Ridge in Canterbury

January 1, 2020

Police believe located at the bottom of Haast Ridge is 50-year-old Petr Mandik, who was last seen on the December 13. (Source: Other)

Police have recovered a body believed to be that of missing man Petr Mandik, at the bottom of Haast Ridge. 

The 50-year-old was last seen travelling to Mount Cook National Park on Friday 13 December. He didn't make his flight from Christchurch Airport on Wednesday, December 18.

While formal identification is yet to take place, police believe the body to be that of Mr Mandik. 

The body was found yesterday afternoon.

Mr Mandik planned to walk Ball Pass Route to Haast Ridge, before climbing to Plateau Hut and on to Mount Cook via Zurbriggen Ridge on December 13, before returning to Christchurch.

Police have extended their condolences to his family.

The death is being referred to the Coroner.

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