"Missing hunter found"

A pig hunter missing around Makahika, near Levin, has been found.

He was located near a stream by a Defence Force helicopter assisting in the search.

A medic was winched down from the NH90 to assist the Levin man.

Indications are that the man has a leg injury and possible hypothermia.

Ambulance paramedics will now assist the man on the ground and assess his condition.

The search was mounted for the man yesterday after his hunting companion raised the alarm after they became separated.

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