Police were called about midday Saturday, when a personal locator beacon was activated.

A helicopter carried a search and rescue team to the island - who found the man, reportedly from a party of nine.

Investigations continue - with Police talking to those in the area at the time.

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04 Jul: Central Otago's Cardona Hotel is on the market for the first time in more than a decade

03 Jul: Police have charged a man with manslaughter over a fatal Southland crash in February

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25 Jun: Several changes to Otago public transport could be on the way

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