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Liat Okin. (Photo courtesy of the family) Last update - 11:50 16/05/2008 Body of missing Israeli tourist found in New Zealand By Haaretz Service Tags: New Zealand, Israeli tourist The body of the Israeli tourist who had been missing for over a month was found Friday in the Fiordland canyon in southern New Zealand. A combined specialist rescue team of Israeli and local forces located the body of 35-year-old Liat Okin a few hours after her personal equipment had been found in the canyon. Okin is believed to have got lost during her hike, and froze to death. Briefing reporters, a local police chief said that a full identification process has yet to have taken place but officials assess that the personal gear found near the body, including a rucksack and hiking shoes, prove that it is indeed the Israeli tourist. Advertisement An Israeli member of the rescue team told Army Radio that he believed Okin meant to arrive at a camp located at the foot of the mountain, yet made her way there without using necessary navigation means. Okin is thought to have then been caught in a certain rockslide from which she could not extricate herself. Okin was last seen on March 26 as she set off to walk the 35-kilometre Routeburn Track, which is considered to be one of the most scenic and popular tracks in New Zealand. She was reported missing after failing to contact family members a week later. Related articles: New Zealand rabbis join search for missing Israeli tourist Bad weather delays search for missing Israeli tourist in New Zealand Bookmark to del.icio.us   Animated massacre Animated Israeli film at Cannes explores Sabra and Shatila massacre. Kowtowing to funders When papers are sponsored, can their reporting be truly independent?   1.   why wasn`t she wearing her shoes? 11:48  |  question 16/05/08   2.   With heart felt sadness i offer... 13:02  |  maoriboy 16/05/08

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