Whitebaiter found dead in Catlins river described as kind and gentle
By Luisa GiraoOtago Daily Times·
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Save John Edward Toogood went missing after whitebaiting on the Waikawa River. Photo / Supplied
The nephew of a man who was found dead in a Catlins river over the weekend described him as the "kindest and gentlest man" he had ever met.
Police confirmed today the man was John Edward Toogood, 71, from Gore.
His body was found on Saturday close to Gourley Rd,
near the Waikawa River, after he was reported missing on Friday.
Police said it was thought Toogood had been whitebaiting in the area and the death has been referred to the Coroner.