Suspicious death of 45yo man by Opihi River, South Canterbury

Opihi River, where the man's body was discovered on Tuesday. Photo / Google Maps

A man was found dead in South Canterbury on Tuesday night.

The 45-year-old was found by Opihi River, near Fairlie about 10.30pm.

The death is being treated as unexplained and a post mortem examination will be done this morning.

Detective Senior Sergeant Richard Quested said the death was being treated as suspicious, Fairfax reported.