Police recovered the body from the Fox River. Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER
Police have recovered the body of a tramper who died on the West Coast.
The 27-year-old left for the Fox River area on Thursday and was later reported overdue.
Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood said her vehicle was found at the Fox River carpark.
"Police Search and Rescue conducted a search of the area, along with a helicopter, a Land Search and Rescue dog team and local Surf Life Saving," he said.
"She was sighted nearby by a Police Search and Rescue member."
Searchers recovered the woman's body from the Fox River about 2pm on Saturday.
Formal identification is ongoing and her death will be referred to the coroner.
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