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Hunter missing, body found near Manapouri

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06 October 2025, 11:38 PM

Hunter missing, body found near ManapouriPhoto: Southland App

A Search and Rescue team has located a body, following a search for a missing hunter near Lake Manapouri last night (6 Oct).


The man had gone hunting off Supply Bay Road but failed to return at 2pm as intended


Police were notified and a search involving Fiordland LandSAR and members of the public was commenced on Monday evening.


A body, believed to be the hunter, was located by a Search and Rescue team at around 6:15pm on Monday.


Police said the death had been referred to the Coroner.


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