A tramper went missing on a Richmond Ranges trail earlier this month.
Photo: Bruce Hopkins
A body found in the Richmond Ranges is believed to be a tramper who went missing earlier this month, police said.
The body was found on Wednesday, police said.
Police said today while the formal identification process is not complete, they believe it is the missing tramper.
“Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this difficult time,” they said in a statement.
Hiker Petr Cech from the Czech Republic had been reported missing on the Te Araroa Trail Angels Facebook page.
He left for the hike on 1 May and had enough food for eight days, according to a friend’s post.
Police will conduct enquiries on behalf of the Coroner.