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.
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