The Waiau River. ODT Files
He was Taylor Wakely-Tata (20) of Riverton.
A widespread search was launched in the Waiau River on October 10 after police were alerted by Wakely-Tata’s friends that he had disappeared after reportedly jumping off a bridge.
His body was found by a helicopter crew near the Monowai Lake Rd in Blackmount.
Police extend their sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult time, a police spokesman said.
