Body found in search for rafter missing on West Coast river

May 26, 2021
The man was last seen when he fell out of a raft at midday.

A body has been found in the search for a rafter missing on a West Coast river.

Police say a search and rescue helicopter this afternoon located the body of the man reported missing on the Ahaura River.

The man fell into the Ahaura River on Sunday at an area known as Griffin Flat, about 25km east of Ahaura.

He was found today around 4pm about 20km downstream of Griffin Flat.

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

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