14 Mar 2012

Tramper's body recovered from Mt Arthur

8:32 pm on 14 March 2012

Police have recovered the body of a tramper from Mt Arthur, near Nelson.

They say Marjorie Ruth Hesselyn, who was also known as Ruth, slipped and fell down a sheer rock face while tramping with friends on Tuesday.

The 56 year old's death has been referred to the Coroner.