Police searching for a missing hunter have found a body in the Manapouri area.
In a statement yesterday, police said a search began on Monday for a man who had not returned after going hunting off Supply Bay Rd near Lake Manapouri.
They were notified when the man failed to return at 2pm as intended.
A body, believed to be that of the hunter, was located by a Search and Rescue team about 6.15pm on Monday.
The death has been referred to the coroner.
Police said their thoughts were "with his family and loved ones at this difficult time".
The family are being offered support. — Allied Media
