Antoine Richard, 21, went missing from Cromwell.
Photo: Supplied / NZ Police
A body has been found in a central Otago lake during the search for missing French national Antoine Richard.
Richard, 21, was last seen on 21 March, about 11.45pm at the Victoria Arms Hotel on the corner of Achil St and Melmore Terrace in Cromwell.
A police spokesperson said a body had been found at Cromwell’s Lake Dunstan by a member of the public just after 2.30pm on Wednesday.
While no formal identification had been completed, the spokesperson said it was believed to be Richard.
The death would be referred to the Coroner.
“The community support and search efforts have been extremely appreciated. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.”
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