Body of tramper found in Nelson Lakes National Park

  • 15/07/2018
Body of tramper found in Nelson.
Body of tramper found in Nelson. Photo credit: Image - Newshub.

The body of a tramper has been located in Nelson Lakes National Park after he had been missing since Friday.

A search and rescue operation was launched on Saturday for the man after he did not return from his solo tramping trip on Friday.

His body was found on Sunday morning at 9:30am in the Mount Robert Range area and will be airlifted out.

Police have not yet confirmed the identity of the man.

Newshub.