By 1news.co.nz and is republished with permission

Police are appealing for the public’s help identifying a person found dead in Lake Wānaka today.

The body was recovered from the lake near Waterfall Creek this morning, police said.

“They are described as a Caucasian male likely in their 20s, wearing a light blue sweatshirt, dark grey chino jeans and white tennis shoes,” a police spokesperson said.

“Police would like to hear from anyone in the area who has family or friends that haven’t returned home.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 105.