Man reported missing near Wanaka was off tramping

Daniel Boutov. Photo: NZ Police
Daniel Boutov. Photo: NZ Police
A man reported missing near Wanaka by police on Sunday has been found.

Daniel Boutov (26) was reported missing after last being seen by friends at 4.30pm last Wednesday.

But he informed police last night that he had been walking the Gillespie Pass track, a three to four day tramp near Makarora.

It is understood he and a friend walked the track spontaneously and forgot to tell others. 

 

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