Photo: Supplied via FacebookBlake Walker (19) who has been tramping in Southland has now been in touch with his family after they grew concerned about his safety when they hadn't heard from him since Saturday. The New Zealand Herald reported Walker had now been found and is "fine", according to a family friend. Mr Walker was tramping on his own and was expected to head into the Longwood section of the Te Araroa Trail on Saturday or Sunday. The last communication he had with his family was on the beach section before Riverton, in Southland. A police spokeswoman confirmed the tramper was fine and emerged from the trail of his own accord.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 18, 2020 03:33 UTC