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Body found - Avon River
Cordons are in place near the Christchurch Botanic Gardens and Police are at the scene.
What you need to know:
- A body has been found in central Christchurch.
- The body was located next to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens in the Avon River on Friday morning.
- Cordons are being established.
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Dog sitter
We are off to America to see our Kids , and due to a illness our dog sitter can’t help this time, Maxi is a nine year old Labrador, very quiet and she does sleep inside and is a inside dog but loves going for walks and going to the dog park . We will supply all her food and of course pay for her keep . She is used to a cage at night and loves company of other dogs . We are away for 38 days so if you can help us we will be so grateful . Phone Sylvia on 0278567891 to talk , she is fully vaccinated