Missing Waihī dad Samuel McAlister’s remains found two years after disappearance at Firth of Thames
The remains of Samuel McAlister, a New Zealand man who went missing while kayak fishing in 2023, have been discovered on Motukaramarama Island. His family has received DNA confirmation, providing them with closure after a difficult two-year search.
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This story highlights the emotional toll of missing persons cases and the importance of community and search efforts in providing closure to grieving families.
Samuel McAlister went missing in September 2023 while kayak fishing on the Firth of Thames.
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