At around 10am on Sunday 19 August Police responded to a report of a body found by a private citizen in the Takaka Hill area.
The body was recovered by Land Search and Rescue and has been identified as Jason Campbell, who had been missing since August 6.
Police extend their sympathy to Mr Campbell’s family and friends. The death is not being treated as suspicious and will be referred to the Coroner.
Police would like to thank all those involved in the search effort.
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Issued by Police Media Centre