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Mystery surrounds body found in Waikato river

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Police are making enquries after a dead body was found in the Waikato river this afternoon. Photo / NZME

Police are making enquries after a dead body was found in the Waikato river this afternoon. Photo / NZME

Police are making inquiries after a body was found in the Waikato River this afternoon.

The body was spotted in the river by a member of the public near Driver Road West, Ngāruawāhia, around 2.30pm.

In a statement, police said they will not be in a position to confirm identity of the person until the formal identification process has been completed.

They also said further updates will be provided when they are available.

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