The body of a man, believed to be a tramper that went missing in Milford Sound on Monday, has been found.

The man was located deceased and Search and Rescue specialists are now working to recover the body and return him to his family.

Police would like to thank Police Search and Rescue and LandSAR personnel, specialist Alpine Cliff Rescue (ACR) teams and other specialist teams who have worked with skill and compassion to find this man in a challenging landscape.

This is a tragic outcome for everyone involved. Police and The Central App extend their sympathies to his friends and family.