Police identify body of man discovered in Lake Wanaka

The body was discovered on Sunday and police are yet to identify the man.
The body was discovered on Sunday and police are yet to identify the man. Photo credit: Getty Images

Police have identified the body of the man discovered in Lake Wanaka.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was found near Waterfall Creek on Sunday morning.

"They are described as a Caucasian male likely in their 20s, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, dark grey chino jeans and white tennis shoes," a police spokesperson said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 105 and quote file number 231231/9558.