The body of a man was found in a thermal mud pool yesterday, police have confirmed.
Police were advised just before 2.30pm yesterday that the body had been found submerged in a thermal mud pool near Hatupatu Drive, Rotorua.
A spokeswoman said the man has been identified and there areno suspicious circumstances.
A post mortem is expected to be carried out today and the death will be referred to the Coroner.
Yesterday, a Rotorua Daily Post photographer saw a large police presence including at least eight police staff near a pool on the flats just off Hatupatu Drive.
