Police have located a body in Lake Tekapo after an extensive search operation for a missing man.
The man was reportedly missing in Lake Tekapo after he came off the town’s main bridge last night.
Senior Sergeant Hamish Keer-Keer said emergency services were called about 8pm after reports a man had entered the water and failed to resurface.
About 2pm today, the Police Dive Squad located a body matching the description of the man.
“Police are providing the necessary support to the man’s family, and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time,” a police spokesperson said.
The death will be referred to the coroner.
Police thanked all the search and rescue staff, along with Coastguard Mackenzie Lakes volunteers, Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and a helicopter crew, who assisted in the search last night and today.
