A 73-year-old man who went missing in Masterton on 4 May has sadly been found deceased.
John Rafferty was discovered by a Search and Rescue team this morning.
Sergeant Anthony Matheson says the death will be referred to the Coroner.
¡°This was not the outcome we were hoping for, but I want to thank the community for all their assistance, and the dedication of the search crews who have worked so hard over the past week.¡±
As the death has been referred to the Coroner, Police are unable to comment further.
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Issued by Police Media Centre