Body confirmed as that of missing woman
Christchurch Police have confirmed that the body found this morning in Bottle Lake Forest Park is that of missing German
woman Britta Kappel.
Detective Inspector Dave Long says there is no indication of any suspicious circumstances, and the death will now be
referred to the Coroner.
Ms Kappel was reported missing from Christchurch yesterday [29 January]. Search and rescue personnel had been searching
in the Bottle Lake Forest Park overnight and this morning.
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