16 Jul 2020

Body found in search for Dunedin fisherman missing since last week

7:50 pm on 16 July 2020

A body has been found in the search for a Dunedin man who went missing in Lake Wakatipu last week.

Martin Suttie.

Martin Suttie. Photo: Supplied / NZ Police

Martin Suttie was reported missing after fishing at Lake Wakatipu on 12 July.

Police said his body was recovered this afternoon by searchers.

The dive squad, Navy, LandSAR volunteers, and Dart River Jet staff were all involved in the search.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.