Body found after man vanishes in Whanganui River
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Save Police, Coastguard and Surf lifesaving search the Whanganui River. Photo / Bevan Conley
The body of a man has been located by police during the search of the Whanganui River.
Police say they received reports of a man failing to surface at around 8.20am yesterday morning.
This afternoon, police said the dive squad team located his body around 2pm.
Police say they
have confirmed the identity of the man and are now notifying next-of-kin.
Police, Coastguard and Surf lifesaving search the Whanganui River. Photo / Bevan Conley