Police searching for missing fisherman in Waihi find body

Police searching for a missing fisherman have found a body. File photo

Police searching for a missing fisherman have located a body in Homunga Bay, Waihi.

On Sunday March 11 two men were believed to have been fishing in the area.

Around 2.20pm that day a body was located in the water, however police have been searching for the second man since then.

Late yesterday afternoon a body was located in the water in the northern end of Homunga Bay.

The body is believed to be that of the second fisherman, however formal Identification is due to take place later today.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.