Updated:

Police have identified the body located in Lake Wānaka at Waterfall Creek.

The body was discovered this morning by a member of the public and Police appealed for help to identify the man.

Earlier:

The body of an unidentified man has been recovered from Lake Wānaka this morning.

Police say they have not been able to identify the man who is a caucasian male likely in his twenties.

He was wearing a light blue sweatshirt, dark grey chino jeans and white tennis shoes.

The body was discovered by a member of the public who alerted police.

Police would like to hear from anyone in the area who has family or friends who haven’t returned home.

Please call Police on 105, and quote file number 231231/9558.