An elderly German man who's been on the run for 20 years has been caught at Mount Cook.
Police told the Timaru Herald the 72-year-old overstayer - wanted for an historic assault - was found on Thursday at the Aoraki National Park, following a tip-off.
He was just about to set off for a paddle in a kayak.
Police have received various sightings of the man in the Mackenzie Country over the past three years, but they're unsure how he's managed to support himself.
It's reported he appeared in the Timaru District Court yesterday on an assault charge and will be transferred to Christchurch today.
(Source RadioLIVE)


