Body found near Tekapo in search for missing fisherman

A body has been found in Tekapo Canal, believed to be the missing fisherman. Photo / Google

By RNZ

It is believed a body found in the Tekapo Canal is that of a missing fisherman.

Police were first notified that the man was missing on Sunday evening.

His car was found at Irishman Creek, between Twizel and Tekapo, yesterday.

Police said formal identification was under way.

- RNZ