Body found in car after two months

A body has been found in a car down a bank north of Punakaiki on the West Coast.

Joseph Butcher, 71, from Greymouth was reported missing on July 4.

West Coast's acting area commander Stu Koefoed said a major search was launched at the time but nothing turned up.

Mr Koefoed said Mr Butcher's car was found this morning in a remote area and was difficult to spot from the road.

"It will be a relief to the family to have located Mr Butcher after this time," Mr Koefoed said.

- NZHERALD STAFF