Tauranga woman‘s body found in eastern BOP

Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey went missing on September 5. Photo: Stuff/Supplied.

The body of missing Tauranga woman Rebeka Storey has been found in the Waioeka Gorge, around four kilometres from the Manganuku campsite.

Police can confirm that Rebeka was found deceased by hunters on November 2.

A police spokesperson says a formal identification process was undertaken, which has now been completed.

The 29-year-old was reported missing on Wednesday September 9. Her vehicle was found abandoned in Waioeka George, between Opotiki and Gisborne that afternoon.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner.

'Our thoughts are with Rebeka's family at this difficult time," says the police spokesperson.

'Police would also like to thank the public for their assistance and concern while the search for Rebeka was underway.”

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