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Update - Lake Wakatipu search

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A man missing in Lake Wakatipu was yesterday located deceased by the Police National Dive Squad.

The Dive Squad recovered the man¡¯s body at around 3pm.

The man had entered the lake on 13 January to assist another person in the water, and then failed to exit the water himself.

Police¡¯s thoughts are with the man¡¯s wh¨¡nau and loved ones at this difficult time.

Police would also like to acknowledge members of the public who provided assistance to the wh¨¡nau on 13 January as the incident unfolded.??

The man¡¯s death will be referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by Police Media Centre.?

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