Police have named the man who was found deceased in the Waikawa River on Saturday, November 7.

He was John Edward Toogood, 71, from Gore.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

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Mr Toogood was reported missing on Friday (November 6). His body was found in the river at Progress Valley, Waikawa by the Tokonui Land Search and Rescue team on Saturday morning.

It is believed Mr Toogood had been whitebaiting in the area.