Searchers have been combing the shores of Lake Wakatipu for Martin Suttie for days. His body was found yesterday. Photo / James Allan
Searchers have been combing the shores of Lake Wakatipu for Martin Suttie for days. His body was found yesterday. Photo / James Allan
The family of a Dunedin fisherman whose body was found in Lake Wakatipu yesterday say they are mourning the loss of "a son, a brother, a soulmate, a father and a friend".
Martin Suttie, 37, was reported missing after fishing at Lake Wakatipu on Sunday.
Police said Suttie's body wasrecovered yesterday afternoon.
This morning Suttie's family issued a statement through police.
"On Sunday we lost a son, a brother, a soulmate, a father and a friend. We've all felt truly bonded by the shared love we all had for Martin, he touched countless people's lives.
Martin Suttie's body was found after days of searching. Photo / File
"All of us that love Martin would like to extend our deepest gratitude and heartfelt appreciation to the team of New Zealand Police, and New Zealand Navy that treated Martin and his family, children and friends with such genuine respect, dignity and kindness, we can never, ever thank you all enough."
Detective Senior Sergeant Miriam Chittenden said today there would be a private blessing at Lake Wakatipu.
"Since Martin went missing there has been a concerted effort from the Police National Dive Squad, the New Zealand Navy, LandSAR volunteers, and Dart River Jet staff to find Martin and provide some answers for his friends and family."
