Police at the scene of the discovery. Photo / Rotorua Daily Post
The body of a man found in a Rotorua stream this morning has been recovered by police.
A post-mortem examination would be carried out tomorrow to establish the cause of death.
Police said a walkway running alongside the stream in Fordlands, backing on to Ruth St, would remain cordoned off overnight.
The body was found about 11.30am.
Police said the circumstances of the death were unknown at this stage.
Nearby residents say they are "freaked out" by the discovery.
"This is a quiet street, there's lots of families here," said one resident.
Another resident Joanne Horton said she had heard the body was found by neighbours who went to go trout fishing.
"A man and his son went to get a fish and they saw the body -- it was a full-grown man," she said.
"We're disgusted something like this has happened here."
Police have urged anyone with information to call Rotorua police on 07 348 0099. Information can also be provided anonymously to the Crimestoppers organisation on 0800 555 111.
It's understood a NZDF aircraft and multiple helicopters are involved.