Bob LeFridge  Jan 15, 2023

They've found the body of the person missing near Glenorchy, a 48 year old man from Wanaka who died trying to rescue his son.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300775321/locals-rallied-in-desperate-search-for-father-who-died-while-trying-to-save-son-in-lake-wakatipu

#S&R #Wakatipu

Locals rallied in desperate search for father who died while trying to save son in Lake Wakatipu

Two helicopters, and seven private boats hunted for the man after he got into trouble in the water, but his body was eventually found on the lake bed by police divers.

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Show threadNgati Pakeha KuiaJan 15, 2023
@BobLefridge so sad.
Show threadBob LeFridge  

@CarolynStirling It's tragic. He's been named as Linkin​ Kisling.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300775321/father-who-died-trying-to-save-son-in-lake-wakatipu-named-by-relatives

Father who died trying to save son in Lake Wakatipu named by relatives

Rescuers desperately searched for Linkin Kisling after he got into trouble in the water, but his body was eventually found on the lake bed by police divers.

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Jan 15, 2023 at 7:39amWeb