Missing Swedish national in New Zealand found dead

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Missing Swedish national in New Zealand found dead
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A Swedish national who was missing after a major landslide in New Zealand has been found dead and identified. The deceased was a young man from the Gothenburg area, New Zealand media report.

A volcanic landslide hit a campsite at Mount Maunganui on the North Island. Six people were reported missing after last week's landslide, which followed heavy rains. A few days later, all hope was lost for the missing.

A police officer announced that the remains of a Swedish national were found on Saturday. A forensic examination has since been carried out to determine the man's identity, Radio New Zealand reports.

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