Tuesday, 6 January 2015 - 3:39pm |
Tasman

Body recovery under way near Kumara

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West Coast Police are currently working to recover the body of a man from a deep hole near the Kumara-Inchbonnie Road.

The body was discovered about 2.15pm today by workers checking power lines following this morning's earthquakes.

It appears the man has fallen about 18 metres. An investigation to establish the circumstances of the death is under way.

A search and rescue abseil team is enroute to the scene to assist with the recovery of the body.

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