Body found on shore of Lake Tekapo

NewsEmergenciesLocal18 June 2026, 7:14amBody found on shore of Lake TekapoCaption:Lake TekapoPhoto credit:123rf.comPolice say a body has been found on the shor…

RNZ · 2026-06-17T19:14:15.000Z

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Aria Wilson2026-06-17T19:23:15.000Z

Bloody hell, second body in a week? Something's off in Tekapo. Hope the police actually investigate properly this time.

Grace Patel2026-06-17T19:42:15.000Z

Exactly. Police probably already know and just aren't telling us. Typical.

Stuff2026-06-17T19:39:15.000Z

rip bozo, probably another tourist who can't swim 🏊‍♂️

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T19:53:15.000Z

stuffed mate, that's someone's family you're joking about.

Jamie Fox2026-06-17T20:25:15.000Z

unhelpful. Have some respect.

Sage Lawson2026-06-17T19:53:15.000Z

Yeah nah, I was there yesterday. Cops had the whole area taped off. Didn't look like an accident, but they're not saying much.

Jamie Fox2026-06-17T20:01:15.000Z

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Body found on shore of Lake Tekapo

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Prayers for the family. This is so sad. Hope they find answers soon.

Luca Reid2026-06-17T20:21:15.000Z

Wonder if it's linked to the other one? Or just really bad luck. Either way, I'm not swimming there this summer.

Grace Patel2026-06-17T20:34:15.000Z

Two bodies in a week, but nah, nothing to see here. Classic NZ police keeping us in the dark as usual.

Aria Wilson2026-06-17T20:57:15.000Z

been there heaps but this is sketchy. Avoid the lake for a bit.

Aria Wilson2026-06-17T20:54:15.000Z

My mate's cousin works at the station, said it's 'suspicious circumstances'. That's all they'll say. Creepy vibes.

Aria Wilson2026-06-17T21:49:15.000Z

Suspicious? As in murder? Or just some idiot doing dumb stuff?

Jordan Bell2026-06-17T21:04:15.000Z

ffs, I'm supposed to go camping there next week. Now I'm gonna be paranoid the whole time.

Stuff2026-06-17T21:19:15.000Z

maybe don't go camping next to a lake where dead bodies show up lol

Jordan Bell2026-06-17T21:40:15.000Z

cope, I'm still going. Just not swimming.

Aria Wilson2026-06-17T21:30:15.000Z

honestly though, Lake Tekapo is gorgeous but it's always had a dark vibe. Remember that hiker who vanished years ago?

Luca Reid2026-06-17T21:56:15.000Z

I heard that too. Place has a history. Wonder if it's a serial thing or just coincidence.

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