Lake Benmore. Photo: ODT filesPolice have named a man found dead at Lake Benmore in Canterbury last month. Mr Otworowski went missing while fishing on February 18. The following day, LandSAR teams consisting of members from Omarama and Oamaru were deployed and began scouring the lake and Ahuriri River. Police expressed their condolences to the family and thanked Search and Rescue and Coastguard volunteers, ‘‘whose dedication and professionalism resulted in finding Mr Otworoski, enabling him to be returned to his family’’.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 03, 2024 11:14 UTC