Water death in Hurunui river 31/1/2008

Cheviot Police have released the name of the male who drowned in the Hurunui River on 31/12/08.

MARR/JOHN/WATSON known as Wattie of Greta Valley, was 47years old, married and the father of two boys.

He died while swimming in the Hurunui River near State Highway 1 yesterday between 1630hrs - 1658hrs.

The matter has been referred to the coroner.