Napier’s Phelan McDade named by police as man who died in Canterbury river

Phelan McDade died in the Boyle River, Canterbury on Thursday. Photo / Google Maps

A man who died after an incident in a Canterbury river has been identified as a Napier 25-year-old.

Phelan McDade’s body was found after a search of the Boyle River in Hurunui on Thursday.

Emergency services were called to Lewis Pass Rd about 2pm on Thursday after href="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/search-under-way-after-person-feared-swept-away-in-boyle-river-hurunui-district/O6Z2VESWOZGW3O7NBGX2T5KSPI/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/search-under-way-after-person-feared-swept-away-in-boyle-river-hurunui-district/O6Z2VESWOZGW3O7NBGX2T5KSPI/">concerns that someone may have been swept into the river.

A Search and Rescue team co-ordinated the response, and a helicopter was deployed to the area.

A police spokesperson said on Thursday officers were notified about 3.15pm that the search had located a body.

On Monday, a police spokesperson said they extended their condolences to McDade’s family and friends.

“Inquiries into the matter are ongoing, and the death will be referred to the Coroner.”