A woman has been found deceased over the weekend after failing to return from a tramping expedition in the Tasman district.
“Police were called to the Fox River about 6am on Saturday 1 November after the 27-year-old woman was reported overdue from her tramp, having left on Thursday,” said Senior Sergeant Mark Kirkwood.
“Her vehicle was located at the Fox River car park.
“Police Search and Rescue conducted a search of the area, along with a helicopter, a Land Search and Rescue dog team and local Surf Life Saving.
“She was sighted nearby by a Police Search and Rescue member.
“Work is ongoing to formally identify her, and her death will be referred to the Coroner.”