Police have located the body of a man while searching the Whanganui River in relation to reports received of a man failing to surface yesterday morning.
The Police ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Dive Squad located the man’s body around 2pm this afternoon.
Police have confirmed the identity of the man and are notifying next-of-kin.
The death is not believed to be suspicious and has been referred to the coroner.
A rāhui remains in place over the Whanganui River from the walk bridge at Upokongaro to the Mouth of the Whanganui River at the Sea.
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