The body of a man who disappeared in the Waikato River two days ago has been found.
Police carrying out the search say while formal identification is yet to be completed, they believe it is the body of a swimmer who was reported missing at 6pm on Monday, January 3.
Police have extended their condolences to the man's family and loved ones.
"Police are making enquires in relation to the death on behalf of the coroner, who will release their findings in due course," a statement read.
The death is the latest in a spate of fatal incidents this summer that have prompted fears over a lack of water education.
Our death toll this time around is worse than for the whole of last summer - and with two months left of the season, it's likely to rise even more.
Since Monday evening alone, there have been serious water-related incidents in north Canterbury, the Waikato River in Hamilton, Ngāruawāhia, Wenderholm in northern Auckland, Kai Iwi Lakes near Dargaville, and Mt Maunganui.
