Stewart Island hunting death: Search and Rescue find man dead near Lords River, police investigating

A Search and Rescue team flying above Stewart Island in a helicopter found a man dead near Lords River yesterday. Photo / Jeremy Pierce

A man has died on a hunting trip on Stewart Island.

Police investigations are under way after officers were called about midday yesterday, Detective Sergeant Mark McCloy said.

A Search and Rescue team flying above the island in a helicopter found the man dead near Lords River.

Police have confirmed that a Personal Locator Beacon was activated in this incident.

McCloy said investigations would include speaking to those in the area at the time.

The coroner has been notified, he said.

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