New Zealand

Body found in search for teen missing after leaving festival

18:29 pm on 31 December 2020

Search crews looking for a missing teenager in Gisborne have found his body.

Photo: Supplied / NZ police

Land Search and Rescue volunteers located Fletcher Wong's body in the Ormond area this afternoon.

The 19-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday night, after leaving the Rhythm and Vines music festival.

He had been last seen walking out of the admissions area at the festival site at 2am.

Police would not elaborate on the circumstances of the death, and said the matter would now be referred to the Coroner.

Police have extended their condolences to Wong's family and friends.