Police have recovered the body of a tramper south of Harihari on the South Island's West Coast.
The tramper was reported as missing yesterday in the Mt Adams wilderness area.
A West Coast Search and rescue team found the body this morning and it was recovered shortly after.
"This is a tragic outcome and Police extend our sympathies to the whānau of the deceased at this difficult time".
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