Woman's body found near river mouth

The body of a female has been recovered from Rangitata beach in the South Island.

The body was found last night near the river mouth of the beach.

Details surrounding her identity and the cause of death will not be released until next of kin have been informed, Canterbury Police said. The death has been referred to the Coroner.

By Regan Schoultz of NZME. News Service

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