Source: New Zealand Police
Police can now formally name the man whose body was recovered from Lake Manapouri last week, following a six-day search.
He was 42-year-old Regan Soper, of Gore.
Police extend our condolences to his family during this time, and his death will be referred to the Coroner.
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Issued by the Police Media Centre
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