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Police locate body of missing swimmer

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Officers have now located the body of a man who was last seen swimming in the Whanganui River yesterday (7 March, 2014).

The Police Dive Squad located the man’s body at approximately 1:30pm today.

Police have confirmed his identity with next of kin and can now release his name.

He was Shaun Robert McIvor, aged 46, of Whanganui.

The matter has been referred to the Coroner and there will be no further Police comment.

ENDS