Body recovered, Central Otago

A body has been recovered from Pinders Pond in Central Otago this evening.

Emergency services were notified of a person missing in the water about 7.35pm.

Divers from the local search and rescue team were called in due to the murky water.

A body was recovered about 9.25pm.

The Police National Dive Squad was notified but has now been stood down.

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