Second body found in Otago's Makarora River

An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances behind both deaths.
An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances behind both deaths. Photo credit: Google

A second body recovered from the Makarora River is believed to be the tramping partner of another body found in the same spot. 

The latest body was found by a member of the public in Mt Aspiring National Park on Saturday.

A police statement said neither death is being treated as suspicious.

Work is ongoing to establish the circumstances behind their deaths and to formally identify the pair.