Teams searching for missing man Connor Purvis have located a body high on the southern side of Mount Huxley.

The discovery was made about 9am this morning (Wednesday January 7) by search teams navigating the remote, rugged and high-risk terrain, according to Otago Coastal Search and Rescue Coordinator Sergeant Matt Sheat.

While formal identification is yet to take place, police believe it to be the 20-year-old who intended to climb Mount Huxley late last month.

“This was hard work in a remote, rugged and high-risk environment,” Sergeant Sheat said. “It’s been a long, tough week for all involved.”

The body was found high on the southern side of Mount Huxley IMAGE: peakery.com

Connor had not been seen or heard from since he left to climb the mountain on December 30.

Wānaka Land Search and Rescue was involved in the search alongside other agencies and volunteers.