Police say a body found in the Wairoa River is believed to be that of 22-year-old Saxzin Steedman, who has been missing for more than three weeks. Multiple outlets report that the recovery takes place in the area of the Northern Wairoa Bridge, with one report specifying the body is found on the western side of the bridge. Search activity intensifies as police and specialists focus on the same location, citing growing concern for Steedman’s welfare. Reports state that specialist search teams and a drone are deployed in the Northern Wairoa Bridge area as part of the ongoing effort to locate him. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the discovery in the river. Police have not indicated further details beyond their belief regarding the person’s identity, and the recovery marks a significant development in the search.
Body found in Wairoa River during search for missing Dargaville man Saxzin Steedman
Police say a body found in the Wairoa River is believed to be that of 22-year-old Saxzin Steedman, who has been missing for more than three weeks. Multiple outlets report that the recovery takes place...
- Police say a body found in the Wairoa River is believed to be missing Dargaville man Saxzin Steedman.
- Steedman is reported to be 22 years old and has been missing for more than three weeks.
- Search efforts focus on the Northern Wairoa Bridge area in Northland.
- One report says the body is found on the western side of the Northern Wairoa Bridge.
- Specialist search teams and a drone are used during the intensified search.
The body was found on the western side of the Northern Wairoa Bridge.
3 hours agoPolice believe a body found in the Wairoa River is that of 22-year-old Saxzin Steedman, who had been missing for more than three weeks.
4 hours agoSpecialist search teams and a drone are focusing on the Northern Wairoa Bridge area as concerns grow for missing 22-year-old Saxzin Steedman.
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