Police can now confirm the body of tramper who got into
trouble crossing the Makaroro River, in the Ruahine Forest
Park yesterday, has been located and recovered.
The
man's body was found this morning with the assistance of a
Fire and Emergency New Zealand drone.
Police offer
their sympathies to the man's family and
friends.
Police would also like to thank both the
LandSAR volunteers and Hawke's Bay Surf life savers who
assisted with the
search.
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