A man missing in Lake Wakatipu was located deceased by the Police national dive squad on Saturday (January 14).

The dive squad recovered the man’s body at around 3pm.

The man had entered the lake on January 13 to assist another person in the water, and then failed to exit the water himself.

Police’s thoughts are with the man’s whānau at this difficult time.

Police would also like to acknowledge members of the public who provided assistance to the whānau on January 13 as the incident unfolded. 

The man’s death will be referred to the Coroner.