Body found in search for missing teenager
The body of a teenager who was reported missing on Tuesday has been found.
LandSAR volunteers located his body in the Ormond area of Gisborne.
He has been identified as 19-year-old Fletcher Wong.
Wong, from Wellington, was last seen walking out of the admissions area of the Rhythm and Vines festival, Gisborne at 2am Tuesday morning.
In a public appeal for information and sightings of the teenager, police said he was wearing a black Champion-branded hooded sweatshirt, grey Warehouse track pants, white Nike Air Force 1 shoes, and had a black iPhone 10 cellphone with him.
In a statement, police thanked Rhythm and Vines management and staff, who provided significant support and assistance during the search for Fletcher.
"Additionally Police would like to acknowledge the Police and civilian LandSAR staff for their hard work over the last two days."
The death will be referred to the Coroner.
Police extended their condolences to Fletcher's family and friends and is providing support.
