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Napier man identified after being found dead in Canterbury river

The PressStuffNZ HeraldMonday 9 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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Phelan McDade, 25, has been identified by police as the man found dead in the Boyle River. Emergency services conducted a search in the Hurunui District last Thursday after reports that someone had been swept away.

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First reported by The Press, Mon 9 Jun 2025, 10:43am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. The PressThe Press via Stuff

    Man found dead in Canterbury’s Boyle River identified by police (opens in new tab)

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  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Napier’s Phelan McDade named by police as man who died in Canterbury river (opens in new tab)