Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman
Police looking for a British woman missing in New Zealand have said they have found her body.
Stephanie Simpson, 32, from Essex, is thought to have gone on a hike last weekend in Mount Aspiring National Park in the country's South Island. Searchers made the discovery at about 13:40 New Zealand time on Friday in the Pyke Creek area, New Zealand Police said.Sgt Mark Kirkwood, from West Coast Search and Rescue, said police wanted to thank all those involved in the search since it began on Monday for their"considerable efforts".
"The search was extremely challenging at times, especially in consideration of the terrain, and the work of all involved is to be commended," he said in a statement.The death will be referred to the Coroner.
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