Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy:

A man has died following a hunting incident near Lords River, Stewart Island yesterday.

Police were notified of the incident at around midday.

A Search and Rescue team was deployed to the island via helicopter, and located the man deceased.

Investigations are underway, which include speaking to those who were in the area at the time.

The Coroner has been advised.

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