Thursday, 4 June 2020 - 12:07pm |
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Name release, tramper, Makaroro River

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Police can now name the tramper who died after getting into difficulty crossing the Makaroro River in the Ruahine Forest Park on Monday 1 June.

He was Edward John Hernshaw, 43, of Wellington.

Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends.

The death has been referred to the Coroner.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre