Diver's body found in Marlborough Sounds

5:52 pm on 3 January 2018

The diver who drowned after going missing in the Marlborough Sounds yesterday has been named.

Police dive squad searching for Mandeep Singh.

Photo: RNZ / Lauren Baker

The police dive squad found the body of 25-year-old Baden Pierce McNab from Owaka, south of Dunedin, near Titi Island this afternoon.

He was reported missing just after 3pm yesterday.

Police, search and rescue teams, the Coastguard, private boats and a helicopter were all involved in the search.

A young free diver is missing off Titi Island in the Marlborough Sounds.

A young free diver is missing off Titi Island in the Marlborough Sounds. Photo: Google Maps