Forestry worker found dead in Otago named

A forestry worker found dead yesterday has been named by police. File photo

A forestry worker found dead at a South Otago forestry block yesterday has been named by police.

Michael John McDonald, a 33-year-old from Balclutha, was found dead at the Perry Rd site yesterday afternoon by a co-worker.

Both police and WorkSafe are investigating what has been described as an unexplained death.

It is not believed to be suspicious.

Police say they won't comment further at this stage.