Search crews located his body about 2km north of the hut in the Mt Lancelot area about 3.20pm on Sunday. Photo: FilesThe tramper who died at Arthur's Pass appears to have fallen to his death. The man became separated from his friends on Saturday afternoon when they were climbing Mt Lancelot. Search crews located his body about 2km north of the hut in the Mt Lancelot area about 3.20pm on Sunday. "While cause of death will be determined by the Coroner, the man appears to have taken a fall," Simmonds said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 15, 2019 03:11 UTC