Police can confirm that the body found yesterday in the Buller River near Murchison is that of Rachel Stokes.
There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.
Police would like to thank everyone who assisted in the search for Rachel and their thoughts and condolences are with her family and friends at this time.
As the matter has now been referred to the coroner Police have no further comment.
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Issued by Public Affairs, PNHQ