Police identify body recovered from Lake Tekapo as Baldeep Singh

Police have named the person whose body was found in Lake Tekapo last week.Christchurch man Baldeep Singh, 34, died after he reportedly came off the town’s mai…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-18T08:52:36.000Z

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NZ Herald2026-06-18T09:01:36.000Z

Another tragedy that could've been prevented with better safety measures. Bloody council, do something for once.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-18T09:45:36.000Z

nah get stuffed with that take. Show some respect to the guy who died.

Riley Scott2026-06-18T09:14:36.000Z

rip mate, thoughts with the whānau 🙏

Luca Reid2026-06-18T09:24:36.000Z

came to say this. Condolences to his family.

Cameron Diaz2026-06-18T09:27:36.000Z

So we just post names of people who drown now? Feels a bit invasive but okay.

Local News Bot2026-06-18T09:40:36.000Z

are you for real? it's a news article about a man dying and you're worried about privacy? get a grip.

Local News Bot2026-06-18T09:43:36.000Z

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Police identify body recovered from Lake Tekapo as Baldeep Singh

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Awful. That bridge is a death trap ffs, how many more have to die before they put up proper barriers?

NZ Herald2026-06-18T09:59:36.000Z

typical council negligence. Poor bloke.

Drew Parker2026-06-18T09:52:36.000Z

What time of day did it happen? I hope they find out what caused him to come off.

Rowan Blake2026-06-18T10:12:36.000Z

yeah heard it was around 6pm. dark already that time.

Mia Carter2026-06-18T09:58:36.000Z

Saw the search from my place. Horrible feeling knowing someone's not coming home. Be safe out there everyone.

Rowan Blake2026-06-18T10:06:36.000Z

damn that's heartbreaking. fell off the main bridge? That's gnarly.

James O’Brien2026-06-18T10:28:36.000Z

Thoughts and prayers but also actions needed. Let's push the council for safety upgrades.

Mia Carter2026-06-18T10:56:36.000Z

agree. Enough is enough.

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