Police in Canterbury are currently investigating a sudden death that occurred on Horotane Valley Rd in Heathcote Valley on Friday, September 19. The authorities have stated that the death is not considered to be suspicious.
The deceased individual, believed to be a man in his 30s or 40s, has a distinctive birthmark on his left forearm. At the time he was discovered by law enforcement, he was dressed in a black long-sleeved woollen jersey, black trousers, and brown and grey tramping boots. Additionally, a backpack was found with the deceased.
Canterbury police are seeking to identify the deceased individual and are urging anyone with information that could be helpful to contact them. If you have any details that may assist with their investigation, please get in touch.
To provide information, you can call 105 and reference file number 250919/7193.
You can also report anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting www.crimestoppers-nz.org