Tramper’s body found in Otago river

Sunday, 9 February 2025

A tramper’s body has been found in a South Island river.

The body was discovered on February 5 in the Timaru River, in Otago.

Police have given few details on the death, but said it had been deemed not suspicious.

A spokesperson said the death had been referred to the coroner.

A member of the public said a friend had found the body of a young woman on the Te Araroa trail.

The body appeared to have head injuries, the person said.

Part of the Te Araroa trail follows the Timaru River.

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