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Body of missing fisherman found at Lake Wakatipu in Otago

July 16, 2020

Dunedin man Martin Suttie was fishing near the shore in Glenorchy before he went missing. (Source: Other)

The body of a fisherman who went missing in Otago's Lake Wakatipu in Glenorchy has been found this afternoon.

Police said Martin Peter Suttie from Dunedin was reported missing on Sunday by a friend after he was fishing near the shore.

The 37-year-old's death will be referred to the Coroner, police said.

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